The family of Edward “Wayne” Oberlander, 73, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany him on his journey to his final resting place. It will be our honor to do so.
Wayne, as he was known, proudly served in the United States Navy from 06 Feb 1967 to 06 Nov 1970. Wayne is a Vietnam Era veteran and served as a boilermaker aboard the USS Samuel Gompers. Wayne was an E-3 at the time of his Honorable Discharge. He was awarded the National Defense Medal.
After his service to our country, Wayne was a general foreman for a mechanical contractor for over 27 years.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Diane, and four sons, Ron, Jason, Joseph and Kevin, along with twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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 and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 58 miles. 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.
NOTE: Temperatures are warming up. Please keep hydrated.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 21 JUNE 20220845 - Stage at Risher Mortuary, 1316 W Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/TtKozSHTwVR7irH960900 - Mission briefing.
0910 - Flag Line for dignified transfer to coach.
0915 - KSU Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/duNNB5D15FUMR1D561030 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery.
1100 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
R/C Craig D. Lane PGR, USMC
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
bigredroadglide@yahoo.com760-900-0388
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.
