The family of Captain Duane Harris LEO(Ret) has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join them as they bid a final farewell to their hero. We are honored to fulfill their request.
Duane Harris was born on 24 February 1958. EOW was 20 January 2022. Our hero served with the LASD for 37-1/2 years and retired as a Captain.
His hobbies were many and varied. He loved riding horses and thought of himself as a cowboy. He loved John Wayne. He played golf and loved spending time with his wife, family and friends of which he had many. He enjoyed country music and Jack Daniels. He was very proud of his service to the Sheriff’s Department and was very humble about it.
Our hero is survived by his high school sweetheart and bride of 43 years, Vicki. He is also survived by his daughters Amanda and Amber, son Jeremiah, and nine grandchildren. He also leaves behind his father, James.
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 from the church to the cemetery, approximately 22 miles. Please see the timetable below 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-19” restrictions. TIMETABLE FOR WEDNESDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 20221015: Stage at Calvary Chapel, 4201 Eucalyptus Ave., Chino Hills, CA 91710. (Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress.)
https://goo.gl/maps/J4WJzC65Ud8cd8E6A1045: Mission briefing.
1100: Flag line for transfer of hero from chapel to coach.
1115: KSU to Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 11500 Arlington Ave., Riverside CA 92505.
https://goo.gl/maps/sYvLR3sS1gDD8cyT6R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70949-939-7282
"One straw at a time."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.
