The family of Leonard Sproul has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Leonard was born on July 23, 1945 in Vancouver Washington and was 74 years old at the time of his passing.
Leonard served in the U.S. Army from July 1962 thru July 1965. He enlisted at the age of 17 and spent time in Germany where he worked as an Ammunition Storage Specialist. His rank was PFC (E-3) at the time of his honorable discharge. Leonard was awarded the rifle Marksmanship (M-14) Badge.
Leonard moved to Cortez, Colorado after his military career where he met his wife Patsy Carver, they had three children together and shortly thereafter divorced. Leonard relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona where he met Janet Cavalliere, they relocated to Medford, Oregon where they became engaged and welcomed daughter Victoria. They called off their engagement and Leonard remained in Medford to be near his family.
Leonard learned many skills to advance himself and provide for his family, he received an education in HVAC services and became a certified technician. Leonard and his brother also started a food service business at the Phoenix flee market in Phoenix, Oregon called Lenny’s Hot Dogs and Sausages. He also became a sales rep for Amway products and sold water filtration systems, Leonard also spent time as a truck driver making runs from Medford, Oregon to Yreka, CA where he met his second wife Charlotte. He became stepfather to Charlotte’s children Denise, Dell, Carry, Cory and Michael. They became a tight knit family that had many adventures together and remained very close.
Leonard enjoyed many hobbies which included rock polishing, genealogy research and traveling with family. He would often take the family on a journey on side roads investigating national parks and site seeing adventures. He would stop at any obscure attraction along the way just to check it out.
Leonard’s most important family member besides his wife was his beloved dog Sadie. They were inseparable and looked out for each other. Sadie was a source of great comfort and companionship as his health began to decline and he spoke of her fondly in his last days.
Leonard lived in Hemet where he leaves behind his spouse Charlotte, daughter Victoria, stepchildren (mentioned earlier), 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was extremely proud of his large family.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please respect the rules of the cemetery as we are guests at the Riverside National Cemetery.
Time Table for Monday 19 August 20191230 - Family and Friends will stage at Riverside National Cemetery staging area #2
(PGR Staging area #8) 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside CA 92508
https://goo.gl/maps/9EwSxCuurnyPqaPn6 1245 - Mission Briefing
1315 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Services and Military Honors for our Hero.
Larry Medcraft aka “Blaze”SoCal PGR Ride Captain
LMedcraf@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-897-6635
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.
