The family of Robert Lewis Mendell 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.
Robert served in the US Army as a Specialist Four E4 during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds he received in action. He was honorably discharged on July 1, 1974.
After his Military Service, Robert was the owner/operator of a heating and air conditioning company for 50 years.
Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia, and their three daughters, Gina, Dina and Alyssa.
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, approx 58 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 Wednesday 15 November 2023:0845 – Stage at Risher Mortuary, 1316 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bBGVDpeM7tJmegks80915 - Mission briefing
0945 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wvAP1e9nsca7HsZG81130 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1150 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
TOM BARRY
PGR California State Captaincasc@patriotguard.org
714-206-1227
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.
