We have been invited by the family of Charles Donavon Leake, 66, to be present as he receives his military honors. We are privileged to do so.
Charles Donavon Leake served in the United States Army as an Aircraft Armament Subsystem Mechanic. Charles entered the Army on May 14, 1975 where he earned his Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle). He was honorably discharged from regular Army as an SP4 on May 12, 1978. Charles continued his service in the Reserves until May 13, 1981.
After his military career, Charles worked as a barber. Charles enjoyed working with ceramics, wood fracturing, bread making, camping, hunting and fishing. Charles enjoyed watching football and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
Charles is preceded in death by his two siblings Michael and Raymond. He will be remembered by his lovely wife Tina; children: Melissa, Chase, Brandy, and Shawn; and siblings: Connie, Janice, Sherry, and John. He also leaves behind eight beautiful grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable below and we will meet you there.
NOTE: The weather is beginning to warm up. Please stay hydrated.TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 14 JUNE 20221000 - Stage: Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/AhqR1x5wF8UAuxaLA1015 – Mission briefing.
1020 - Stand by for arrival and accompaniment to cortege lanes.
1115 – KSU to assigned shelter for military honors.
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
lltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-CourageYou 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.
