The family of MSgt Elroy N. Duhn, 75, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our privilege to fulfill their request.
MSgt Duhn is a Vietnam veteran who served in the USMC for 27 years active duty and 3 years reserve. He retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. He received the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/2 stars and the Good Conduct Medal w/6 stars.
After his exit from the Corps, Elroy worked 20 years for Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) as a maintenance supervisor. In his pastime, he enjoyed woodworking and reading.
Sadly, our Hero passed away from heart failure as a result of ischemic heart disease from Agent Orange exposure. Today, the Hero will be given his military honors for his service to our country and his remains will go back home until his wife passes when they will be interred together.
Elroy is survived by his wife, Kimmie; daughters, Kathie and Donna; and sons, Denny and Devin. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and sisters, Linda and Rhonda, and brother, John.
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 and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 20 APRIL 2023
1315 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518, (Lemay Blvd, near the restrooms).
1345 - Mission briefing.
1415 - Await arrival of Hero and KSU to assigned cortège.
1445 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
R/C Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
“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.
