SHORT NOTICE!!!
The family of Anastacia “Pete” Panarites has invited the Patriot Guard to be present as they send their GREATEST GENERATION Hero to his final resting place. We are privileged and honored to do so.
Anastacia lived between April 1927 and August of 2021. He enlisted in the Navy in January 1945 at the age of 18 and was honorably discharged in November of 1949. He was present during the invasion of Okinawa prior to the end of WWII in 1945. He also spent nine years (1950-59) on four different ships while serving with the Merchant Marines and civilian military transport.
As a civilian, Pete’s career was varied. He held several positions as a chief electrician for the Department of the Navy, a truck driver, and mechanic. He also worked for a radio station, sold office equipment, and owned a pilot car service. His hobbies included camping, RC planes, fishing, golf, and motorcycles. Pete also enjoyed umpiring girls’ softball.
Pete survived by three children Donna, Don, and Sheila as well as 26 grand- and great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death is his wife, Maureen and two sons.
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 mortuary to the cemetery (less than 10 miles). 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 restrictions. Please have a face covering/mask should the need arise.TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER1145: Stage at Inland Memorial/Hermosa Cemetery, 900 N. Meridian Ave., Colton, CA. (Please arrive quietly as services will be underway.)
https://goo.gl/maps/6GjFhY7jB39LeFnKA1300: Flag line for transfer from chapel to awaiting coach.
1315: KSU to Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3520 E Washington St., Colton, CA for immediate burial.
https://goo.gl/maps/yb366kp4NCvk3HoT8R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
So Cal PRG High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70949-939-7282
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 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.
