The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend and honor a Hero from WWII who is also a Pearl Harbor Survivor, William 'Bill' E. Greenhouse, 98 years old. We would be honored.
Bill Greenhouse served in WWII from 12 Aug 1940 to 26 Sept 1945, in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Tech Sergeant.
A great patriot, Bill was always proud of his service in the Corps and was a life member of VFW, Fallbrook, CA. Bill was also an active member of Chapter 31, Pearl Harbor Association. He participated in chapter gatherings and also remembrance ceremonies at the Oceanside Harbor where the chapter has a monument. He also was able to attend national gatherings of Pearl Harbor Survivors several times. He was thrilled to get to go to Washington, D.C. on an Honor Flight several years ago as well.
Bill's wife passed away 15 years ago and they had no children. Since that time his friends and neighbors have become his family and have stepped forward on his behalf asking the PGR to honor him.
We will begin this mission at the funeral home in Fallbrook and accompany this hero and his family of friends to Riverside National Cemetery for his service and military honors.
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 mortuary 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat. Time table for Tuesday, 24 JUN 14: 0945 - Stage at Berry, Bell & Hall Mortuary, 333 N. Vine St., Fallbrook, CA 92028
http://goo.gl/maps/qamlI 1000 - Mission briefing
1015 - Flag Line
1030 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (PGR to North of Staging area #8)
http://goo.gl/maps/7qvUL 1115 - Est arrival at cemetery
1130 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C David 'Bam Bam' DeLeonSoCal PGR Ride Captain
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
deleontow@msn.com
951-830-3524 cell
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
Please remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?391863
