The family of Edward Gene Giroux Sr., 84, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Edward enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserves 03 May 1962 and was called to active duty his first year during the Cuban Missle Crisis as a C-130 Aircraft Load Master until 10 May 1963, then fulfilled his obligation in the Reserves and was Honorably Discharged 02 May 1968 as a A3C E-2.
During Edward's civilian life, he worked in construction as an operating engineer for over 30 years. His hobbies consisted of drag racing and hot rods.
Edward is survived by his wife Diane Giroux, his son Edward Gene Giroux, Jr., daughter Kelly Lewis, granddaughter Jessica McNiff, and her husband Michael McNiff.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. 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 14 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.
Time Table for Monday, 07 August 2023:0845 - Stage at Miller Jones Menifee Memorial Park & Mortuary, 26770 Murrieta Rd., Menifee, CA 92585
https://goo.gl/maps/LteFv4KD6GjUYoyr90855 - Mission Briefing
0900 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/rri1NH8GsgwfLfyr5(Note: If you plan to meet us there, please stage just north of the first restrooms upon entry of the gate by 0930 hrs.)
1000 - KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Steve “Taz” George
SoCal PGR Ride Captain714-931-3950
sghdbeast@gmail.com
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 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 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.
