The family of Keith Eugene Wells has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this Vietnam Veteran and former Garden Grove Police Officer for his service to our country. It would be our honor to do so.
Keith Eugene Wells joined the United States Marines in Oct. 01, 1972 and served until Oct. 27, 1976. During that time Keith obtained the rank of Sgt. Keith also had previous service time of 2 1/2 yrs. During that time he served one tour in Vietnam helping to clearing our troops out and sending them home.
During his time with the Marines he achieved a Good Conduct Medal with a Rifle Marksman, and also achieved a Marksman Medal with a Pistol and Close Order Combat. Once back in the states he became a recruiter for the Marines in June of 1976.
After completing his time in the Corps Keith joined the Garden Grove Police Dept. at which time he spent the next 22 yrs. of his life serving his community and helping others.
Keith always loved riding motorcycles so once he joined the Dept. he spent a lot of time riding, and playing with his kids. Keith loved to hang out with the family and friends at which time Keith and friends would practice take downs in the front room of his house.
Keith will be missed very much by his family and friends. We will do our best to take away some of the sting of loosing this great dad, and family man Hero, and first responder by honoring him.
Keith leaves behind Carol Wells, his spouse. Children: Katrina Wells, Angela Pray, Dee Anna Walsh, and Kimberly Bollin. Grandchildren: Austin Bollin, Paisley Bollin, Hunter Bollin, Colleen Walsh, Jaiden Pray, Jake Pray, and Jordyn Pray.
Note: This mission will be going from the family home to RNC to honor this military hero and first responder 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 Thursday, 05 June 14:0845 - Stage at Carl's Jr. 4010 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92835 (Corner of Imperial & Harbor)
https://goo.gl/maps/9KljG 0900 - Mission Briefing
0930 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/EW0MP 1030- Arrive at Riverside National Cemetery (Family Stage Area One, PGR Stage Area Eight)
1100- KSU to assigned shelter
R/C Mike "Joker" CourtrightSo Cal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?391018
