The family of Loren Franklin Harter, a member of the Greatest Generation have invited the Patriot Guard to accompany Loren and attend for military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It is our honor to do so.
Loren was born 9 Nov 1924 and died 29 May 2020 in Alabama.
Loren served in the Army Air Corp from Nov 16,1942 to August 11,1945 with the 368th bomber Squadron. Which, was one of the first units deployed to England in September of 1942. The 368th would conduct missions over Nazi Germany and Europe until the wars end April of 1945. The 368th was a highly decorated unit with two Unit Citations among others. Loren achieved the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the Ardennes Central Europe Rhineland and European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medals. Air Medal 241 Hq. 1st Air Div 45 with 4 oak clusters.
After his service Loren worked in the Long Beach shipyards installing sonar during the 60’s and early 70’s. He enjoyed gardening and just tinkering around the house. He especially enjoyed games on the computer and an occasional putt around the golf course.
Loren is survived by one Son Joe Smith, three Grand Sons, and three Great Grand Children. One Sister Shirley along with many nieces and nephews. Loren was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Mabbot Harter.
We will honor Loren Franklin Harter by keeping his memory alive.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR
members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the hotel 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.
TIME TABLE FOR MONDAY 9 NOV 2020:0915 - Stage at Courtyard by Marriott, 1510 University Ave., Riverside, CA. 92507
https://goo.gl/maps/vcgajZreyesBYVnC70930 - Mission Briefing
0950 - Flag line as our Hero brought out for dignified transfer to family vehicle.
1000 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/wSqPqzymYjgdYnkm71020 - ETA Riverside National Cemetery
1030 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Military Honors and Services.
R/C CRAIG LANE (AKA JIP-C) USMC
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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.
