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Author Topic: MSG Francis Clary, 96, USA (Ret) WWII-Korea/Sun City-Riverside, CA 03 JUN 14  (Read 721 times)

Gil Zaragoza

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The family of Francis Clary has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.

Francis Clary was 96 years old when he entered eternal rest. He was born on 27 July 1917 and died on 02 May 2014 in Menifee.

Francis proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and Korea, retiring after twenty-two years as a Master Sergeant (MSG). During his time in the Army he served as a Broadcast Specialist with the Armed Forces Radio. Some his citations/awards included Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant, Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp with Five Loops.

After retiring from the Army, MSG Clary worked in various capacities in Sales and Management at Zody’s, Circuit City and Sears.

Francis is survived by his wife Lilo, a daughter and stepson, Maureen and Ralph. He also leaves behind three grandchildren.

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 Miller-Jones Mortuary, 26770 Murrieta Rd. Sun City 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 Tuesday 03 June 2014:

0830 – Stage at Miller-Jones Mortuary, 26770 Murrieta Rd. Sun City, CA.  https://goo.gl/maps/0q9tB
0900 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the transporting vehicle.
0900 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E
1000– KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors

Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com

Please remember to share your condolences with the family at this link:  https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?390906

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 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.

BethieWethie909

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