The family of Ernest Lee Kyles, USMC, 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.
Ernest was born 26 June 1937 and passed away 27 August 2020 at the age of 83 years old. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; two daughters, Anita and Cassandra; three stepdaughters, Tresi, Sharon, and Rena; a stepson, Johnny; and a host of grandchildren.
Ernest served in the USMC from 20 October 1955 to 15 September 1959 and transferred to the Marine Reserves until 19 October 1961. Ernest was honorably discharged as a LCpl (E-3). He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Armed Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Armed Services Reserve Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, and the National Defense Service Medal, Rifle (M15) badge.
Ernest loved being involved in church activities. Rena, his stepdaughter, shared that when Ernest would usher during the collection of tithes and offerings, he would always get to the first row of pews and do an exact military “about face” then proceed on with his duty at hand. Ernest was also an avid photographer. He was ALWAYS taking pictures. The family nicknamed him “Kodak.”
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 timetable 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.TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 20201200 - Stage at Arlington Mortuary, 9645 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/2pjECHTFtYNAfmGj61230 - Mission Briefing
1245 - Flag line as Ernest is brought from a Mortuary building to the coach
1300 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/bP6EPh71oNkviR3m61330 - ETA arrival at Riverside National Cemetery (Missing man and Family staging at Staging Area 2. Remainder of PGR Stage at Staging Area 8.)
1400 - KSU to assigned Shelter for flag line, service, and military honors.
Brenda “Pebbles” Bixler
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
Bixler.brenda@yahoo.com951-522-6847
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
