The family of Donald Staats has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
It will be our honor to do so.
Donald enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1967 proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War until 1976. Donald was honorably retired as a Master Sergeant/E-7. Donald’s last tour of duty was at the former Norton Air Force Base.
After his honorable discharge from the military he went to work in the private sector doing industrial hygiene for research and development for the Xerox Corporation. In addition Donald worked at Hughes Aircraft and Hughes Research Lab and Raytheon. Donald obtained his Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene from Cal State, Northridge.
Donald loved to play golf, ride motorcycles, play volley ball and raced cars as a hobby.
Donald is survived by his wife Kimberly and daughters Rachel and Jasmine. He also leaves behind five grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Monday 30 October 2017 1015 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1045 – Mission Briefing
1100 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.com
You 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.
