The family of Stephen Donnell Miles has requested the assistance of the Patriot Guard Riders in accompanying their Hero to his Final Military Honors at Riverside National Cemetery. We will proudly honor that request.
Steve served in the United States Marine Corps from August 1995 to September 2016. He served honorably for 21 years and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant (E7). Early in his military career he was an Armor Marine 1812 MOS. He later cross-trained into the field of computer services and Internet Technology.
Upon retirement our hero continued in that field as an employee of Microsoft Corporation. He held a plethora of Microsoft Certifications in all aspects of computer science and internet technology. He was a firm believer in self-improvement and motivation. Steve was even in the process of writing his own book in that same vein at the time of his passing.
Our hero is survived by his wife, Serena Caldwell and his brother, Justin Bryant. Steve is also survived by his adored four daughters Nancy Lisette Miles, Skylar Vionne Miles, Angelina Jade Miles, Suraiya Sakura-Lynn Miles, and one son, Nikolai Lazarus Miles and their mother, Nancy Katt Miles. He was the best father and best friend to all who knew him.
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.
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. 13 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery, please feel free to do so.
Timetable for Wednesday, 10 January 20240945 - Stage at Evans-Brown Mortuary. 27010 Encanto Dr, Menifee, CA 92585 (
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYPAgTuPkyAg5Wiq7) Please arrive quietly, service in progress.
1000 - Mission briefing.
1030 - Flag-line for transfer of hero to awaiting coach.
1045 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA (
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gKWVAUqPcSKzSFJ19)
1115 - EST arrival at Riverside National Cemetery.
1145 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
R/C Steve “Capt. Chaos” Blumenfeld
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
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.
