The family of Charles “Chuck” Easton Landreth, 78, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one. Charles was a member of PGR, the ALR, and served as Chaplin for Veterans Without Family. It will be our honor to fulfill the family’s request.
Charles sadly passed away on 10 Oct 2023 doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle.
Charles served in the United States Marine Corps from June 1965 to June 1971. He served during the Vietnam War and was awarded a combat ribbon. He also served in the Hawaii Army National Guard from September 1981 to June 1997.
After military life, Charles worked as a radio announcer, a TV engineer, a contractor, and was a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Supervisor.
Charles was very active with the American Legion Post 852 and the American Legion Riders as well as the Patriot Guard Riders. He served as Chaplin for the Veterans Without Family held every Wednesday at Riverside National Cemetery.
Charles is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Yvonne; 5 children, 18 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother. Two brothers have predeceased Charles.
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 mission at as we await the arrival of this Hero to Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate in the flag line, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
NOTE: The family has invited the PGR to participate in the accompaniment from The Bridge Church, 38801 Calistoga Dr., Murrieta, CA to RNC. https://maps.app.goo.gl/z7WjGZQ3FZsCZFFw8 KSU from the church is scheduled for 1300 hours.TIMETABLE FOR WEDNESDAY, 06 DECEMBER 20231230 – Stage at Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518, (Lemay Blvd, near the restrooms).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fTJWuJfBsSVhg4Sq61315 – Mission briefing.
1345 – Await arrival of Hero and KSU to assigned cortège.
1400 – KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Angel Guaderrama, Sgt. USAF
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
909-229-1809
guad45@yahoo.com“Thank a Soldier”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.
