We have been invited by the family of Kim Emmerling, 66, to attend the military honors of their loved one. It is our privilege to fill this request.
Kim served in the US Army from 7-29-1975 to 8-5-1977, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Private First Class. During her military time she became a Medical Specialist on 1 July 1976, and to further her career was then classified as a Clinical Specialist on 3 September 1977.
After being discharged from military service Kim became a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), progressing up the ladder as Staff Developer to Charge Nurse and then as Director of Nursing.
Kim loved being on her motorcycle both on and off road, she also became a member of Bikers for Christ. Loved also to go horseback riding. Also, she had a passion working with church ministries, feeding the homeless.
Kim is survived by her husband, Stephen Emmerling, four children, Brittany Emmerling, Summer Lynn-Guiterez, Trenton Emmerling and Nicholas Emmerling. She also has seven grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your volunteer participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome. We will be accompanying the hero and her family from the funeral home to the cemetery, approximately four (4) miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather to go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Timetable for Saturday, 21 January 2023: 1000 – Stage at Wiefels & Sons Funeral Home, 57285 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
https://goo.gl/maps/pjhK2m6oMiuDYpHWA1030 – Mission Briefing
1045 – Flag line for transfer of Hero from funeral home to coach
1100 – KSU for accompaniment to Joshua Tree Memorial Park, 60121 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
https://goo.gl/maps/ov4hJnjfvqQef1B771115 – Approximate arrival time at Joshua Tree Memorial Park
1130 – Arrive at shelter for Flag line, service, and military honors
RC: Jeff “Fuzzy” Johnson
SoCalPGR Ride Captainme91786@yahoo.com
(310) 930-7843
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 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 the 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 mile speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed groung. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
