The family of Bonnie Lee Gross, AKA Bonnie Lee, United States Army, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one on her final journey. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Bonnie was born in the Borough of Audubon, Camden County, New Jersey on 05 February 1947 and entered into Eternal Rest in Long Beach on 04 June 2020.
At sixteen years old Bonnie enlisted in the U.S. Army and worked as a Cryptographer during the Vietnam War Era. Her awards/citations included the National Defense Service Medal. Bonnie was honorably discharged in August 1966 as a SP4(T) E-4.
At the time of her honorable discharge, Bonnie relocated to California.
Bonnie struggled with alcohol, but in 2004 she joined the fellowship of recovery. She was very active in the AA community, attending conventions whenever possible. She shared her experience, strength, and hope, giving back what she had been given.
In the last two years, Bonnie fought hard and brave against medical conditions that stumped even doctors. With each setback, she fought back to the bewilderment of all.
Bonnie is survived by her children, Angel, Melinda, Melody, and Roman. She also leaves behind nine 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 to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Friday 19 June 2020 1130 – Stage at Murrieta Valley Funeral Home, 24651 Washington Ave., Murrieta, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/6WwLH2ndjpC21200 – Mission Briefing
1215 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to awaiting vehicle.
1230 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1330 – KSU to the assigned shelter where PGR will be dismissed from there.
RC: Steve “Taz” George
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
714-931-3950
sghdbeast@gmail.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.
