The family of Douglas Shaw Wellons, 75, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Douglas Wellons proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War but didn’t deploy overseas. He served in the Artillery Unit as a specialist. Douglas served from July 12, 1966 to June 23, 1968.
Douglas retired after 30 years at TRW where he began as a Jr. Industrial Artist, continued to Sr. Industrial Artist and then became the Head of the Art Department.
In his "free time," he was a graphic artist doing designs for Hobie shirts, KOWE T-Shirts, worked collaboratively with friend, co-worker, and business partner, Mel, as an illustrator for Mystic Games, and "Our Fascinating Earth" and a short-lived advertising company.
Other hobbies include going to the movies, spending time with his family, game nights, barbecues, movie nights, fire pit nights, attending his grandkids' soccer and baseball games, school events, and above all making sure his family knew they meant the world to him.
Douglas’ wife preceded him in death. He is survived by brother, Tom Wellons; two daughters, Heidi Shreve and Heather Wellons; and six grandchildren.
Douglas will truly be missed by all those who knew him.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings are requiredTIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 23 APRIL 20211345 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Staging Area 9: on Normandy near the first roundabout.)
https://goo.gl/maps/CuGta36kbqWwE6cm81400 – Briefing
1430 – KSU to shelter for military honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
lltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. – CourageYou 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 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.
