The family of Jacob (Jack) Green, 93, has invited the PGR to help honor the life and service of this
WWII Purple Heart recipient. We are privileged and honored to do so!
Jack joined the US Army in 1943. He served with the 65th infantry and was wounded in the beach landing in La Harve, France. Jack spent two & half years in Valley Forge Hospital recovering from his wounds. He was honorably discharged as a PFC in 1947.
Jack lived a full life with many careers. He worked on the Apollo Space Program or "The Man on the Moon Project" as he called it. He received a letter of recognition from President Ronald Regan for his accomplishments in support of the Apollo program. He actually was credited with saving a launch, that was almost canceled, by correcting a malfunctioning component at the last minute.
He helped build one of the first communication systems for coal mines, in Europe, so that the surface could talk to the miners in the mine shafts. For his work he recieved a commendation from the Dutch government.
Jack retired from Cal State Fullerton working in the Biology department building and maintaining test equipment.
This last April Jack visited his brother Leo Green's grave at the American Cemetery in Luxembourg. His Brother Leo was KIA at the Battle of the Bulge six day's after Jack received his injuries.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time line for Monday 23 October 20171210 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery Riverside (north of staging area #8 for PGR)
https://goo.gl/maps/eH6NGF1WueK21230 - Briefing
1300 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Steve "Mac" McGovern
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
619-920-1490
irishmcgovern@yahoo.comYou do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
