We have been invited by the family of Maj. Gen. Henry B. Stelling Jr. 97 to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Maj. Gen. Henry B. Stelling Jr. was a Cold War Warrior as Navigator/Bombardier on a B-47 armed with thermo-nuclear weapons - Crew won SAC bombing competition in 1957.
Pioneer in space reconnaissance, 1962 to 1972. Director of Space, USAF Headquarters, 1972 to 1976. Responsible for Air Force Space Programs and Air Force participation in the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Obtained DoD (Department of Defense) and Congressional approval for development of the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award ribbon.
After his military career Major General Stelling joined Rockwell International Defense Operations in 1981 as Vice President of Rockwell’s Advanced Development Center subsequently retiring as Corporate VP of Security.
When Mr. Stelling was an avid golfer, bridge player, down-hill & cross country skier, seasoned traveler and devoted family man.
Spouse Lucille T Stelling - Interred at Riverside Nov. 2016 at age 90; Children: Henry B. Stelling III (Darlene), Sandra Stelling Caffey (Glen), Mark C. Stelling (Amy), Sharon Stelling Qualls (Gary). 6 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID RESTRICTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
Time table for Monday 25 October 2021:0900 Stage: Arlington Mortuary 9645 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/rY9VprDojuZQWte46 0915 Brief:
0945 KSU: To Riverside National Cemetery 22495 VAN BUREN BOULEVARD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/ojvWu6PWxPyi9tnN71045 KSU: To assigned shelter for Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martinlltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-Courage
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. 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.
