The family of Captain Howard R. Knohl (86) have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard as military honors are conducted. It is our honor to do so.
Dr. Knohl served our country from 1967 to his discharge in 1970 at the rank of Captain. Upon completion of his residency in radiology Dr. Knohl was drafted into the U. S. Army and was sent to Cu Chi where he served at the 12th Evacuation Hospital as a front-line triage doctor. In this position he was responsible for making critical life and death decisions for mass casualties on a daily basis. As a result of his military service he was a victim of Agent Orange which led to his death.
After his service to our country Howard worked as an interventional Radiologist . He became chairman of the Department of Radiologist at Humana Hospital in Westminster and ascended to Chief of Staff, and then Chairman of Radiology. Howard was also a patron of the arts and an avid art collector. He was President of the Board of Directors for the Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation.
Dr. Knohl is survived by his wife Linda. Sons, Robert and Stephen and daughters, Lori and Andrea.
He is also survived by five Grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler, Grant, Connor and Caitlyn.
Dr. Knohl was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be deeply missed.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the timeline if you would like to join us.
TIMETABLETABLE FOR FRIDAY 24 NOV 2023:
1145-Stage at the corner of E. Santa Ana Canyon Road and S Peralta Hills Dr. Anaheim, CA. 92807
Note: S Peralta Hills Dr. intersects E Santa Ana Canyon Road at 2 locations. Stage at one to the east.
1210-Mission briefing
1225-KSU for family residence. Hero will be transported on a motorcycle from Staging.
1235-ETA private residence
1245-form flag line as Hero is brought in.
1300-Military Honors eulogy by Frances A. Cheever, U.S. Army (Ret)
CRAIG D. LANE, USMC, AKA JIP-C
SO/CAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
This mission will be on Red Friday so please wear Red.
NOTE: 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 is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire while driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep the radios off and engine noise to a minimum.
