The family of US Navy Veteran Almond Russell Burnham, 80, has invited the PGR to attend his funeral service and military honors, we would be honored to do so.
Almond was born June 5, 1939 and passed into eternal rest on September 28, 2019. He was 80 years old.
He enlisted in the US Navy on May 21, 1958 where he served on the Tender Ship USS Klondike in the Engineering Department as an Electronics Technician. His service earned him the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on May 18, 1963 at the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class.
Prior to enlisting in the USN, Almond was training for the Olympics in Downhill Skiing. Upon returning to Civilian Life he was an Auditor for Sherwin Williams. Upon retirement he enjoyed fishing, working puzzles, cheering on his Broncos, and watching his Grandchildren play sports, and going Ball Room Dancing.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Sharon, his daughters Sheri (Joe) and Debra (Bruce,) his son Russell and 6 Grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the Mortuary Services to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Timetable for Thursday, 17 Oct 2019:1115: Stage at Rubidoux Mortuary, 6091 Mission Blvd, Riverside CA (arrive quietly as the service will be in progress)
https://goo.gl/maps/fKnz7ZfJsYkGo3446 1130: Mission briefing
1145: Flag Line and Transfer of Hero to Coach
1200: KSU to accompany Hero to Riverside National Cemetery. 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/oZ1LKWWo7n48kTCe9 1230: Approximate arrival at RNC
1300: KSU to Shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Steve “Taz” George
SOCAL PGR Ride Captainsghdbeast@gmail.com
1-714-931-3950
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 Hero’s. No talking, smoking or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios and cell phones off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe all speed limits. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
