The family of Gerald “Jerry” Jefferson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final farewell. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Jerry Jefferson retired from the US Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1986 following 25 years of service to his country. While in Vietnam, he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, as well as the Vietnam Service Medal. He also received the Longevity Service Award with six Oak Leaf Clusters.
Jerry spent 20 years as a big rig driver, from 1993 until he retired in 2002. He enjoyed playing pool, gardening, watching basketball and horse racing. He was also a card shark!
Our hero is survived by his wife, Despina, and two children, Rosie and Jerry. Two brothers, Harold and Raymond, precede our hero in death.
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 11 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.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 07 OCTOBER 20221115: Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA. (Please arrive quietly as services will be in session.)
https://goo.gl/maps/d3Jak2XC84eTaknLA1145: Mission briefing.
1215: Flag line as our hero is moved from the chapel to the coach (casket).
1230: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery.
https://goo.gl/maps/scNjXoVKBzv5TdsG61300: Estimated time of arrival to RNC and assigned cortège.
1330: Shelter for military honors and family services.
R/C Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70
“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.
