Below are some of the current
upcoming NorCalPGR Missions...
For any information on Missions what is or is not posted here,
please be sure and contact the Ride Captains for that particular Mission and area.
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Tuesday October 15, 2024 at 10:45 am
U S Navy, Gulf War/ODS, Veteran William Mills, Palo Alto, CA
About the Mission:
Born in Heidelberg, Germany, Bill entered the Navy in September 1981, attending Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School and Basic Flight School at Pensacola, FL being commissioned an Ensign, US Navy and becoming a helicopter pilot with the HSC-15 Red Lions Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron. He served in the Grenada War as a search and rescue helicopter pilot on the USS Independence and toured extensively in the Indian Ocean. After eight years of active duty, he spent many years as a helicopter pilot and the NATOPS (Naval Air Training and Operating Standardization) Officer in the Naval Air Reserves Squadron HS-85 at Naval Air Station Alameda, CA whose main mission was anti-submarine warfare. He was fondly nicknamed the “Professor,” so knowledgeable was he of the aircraft and of procedures applicable to the operation of all US Naval aircraft. He retired from the Navy in 2011.
Primary Staging Details:
October 15, 2024 -- 10:45 AM at
Dinah's Garden Hotel,
4261 El Camino Real,
Palo Alto, California 94306
Ride Captain:
Steve Repetto
steven.ro@comcast.net
(408) 482-1537?
Instructions:
KSU time: 11:00 AM at
KSU location: Chevron, 8695 Prunedale North Rd, Salinas, CA 93907
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Stage 2 Details:
October 15, 2024 -- 12:45 PM at
Chevron,
8695 Prunedale North Rd,
Salinas, CA 93907
Ride Captain:
Hy Libby
hlibby@sbcglobal.net
(831) 334-9964
Instructions:
KSU time: 1:00 PM
Final KSU location: CCCVC, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955
Target arrival time is 1:30 PM with service at 2:00 PM.
We will stand a flag line while Military Honors are being rendered
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
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Submitted by: Henk Zantman
California Assistant State Captain
Thursday October 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm
U S Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, Corporal E-4, Roger Sanchez - Sparks / Fernley, NV
About the Mission:
Roger Sanchez United States Marine Corps Corporal E-4, Vietnam Veteran, served 1967 - 1969.
He was awarded: National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal;
Combat Action Ribbon; Naval Unit Citation; and Rifle Marksman Badge, and a founder of the VVA 989 Color Guard.
Primary Staging Details:
October 17, 2024 -- 11:40 AM at
Alamo Casino and Travel Center, West end pkg lot,
1950 Greg Street,
Sparks, Nevada 89431
Ride Captain:
Tommy Rader
775-721-6412
tankerzero7@gmail.com
Instructions:
Briefing: 11:40 AM
Departure: 12:00 PM
Service: 1:00 PM, in Fernley
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Stage 2 Details:
October 17, 2024 -- 12:30 PM at
Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery,
(Follow the circumference road to the North side of the property behind the wall),
14 Veteran's Way,
Fernley, NV 89408
Ride Captain:
Tommy Rader
775-721-6412
tankerzero7@gmail.com
Instructions:
Brief: 12:30 PM
Wall departure: 12:55 PM, on foot to join the 1:00 PM service
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
________________________________________
Submitted by: Jim Sheble
Nevada Assistant State Captain
Monday October 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
U S Navy, Korean War Veteran, EN/2 Vernon Leroy Schuette - Palo Cedro / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy EN/2 Vernon Leroy Schuette have requested an escort to
the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
EN/2 Schuette served honorably from 1952 to 1955 during the Korean War aboard the USS Luzon and LSM 448.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal,
United Nations Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Pre-Stage: 0900 at Allen and Dahl, 21853 Honor Ct, Palo Cedro
KSU: 0915 to Family Residence
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel/Urn
Fred Loveland to transport in 1934 Ford
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Tuesday October 22, 2024 at 2:00 pm
U S Navy Veteran, PGR Member, SPGSN Timothy Ellsworth Witting - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy SPGSN Timothy Ellsworth Witting have requested an escort to
the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
SPGSN Witting served honorably from 1964 to 1968. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Tim served/rode with the Patriot Guard Riders in Caldwell, ID and Redding, CA.
I know Tim and rode with him on numerous escorts. A very good man.
Stage: 1230 aat Lawncrest Chapel, 1522 East Cypress St, Redding 96002
Briefing: 1245
KSU: 1300
Service: 1400 Shelter/Urn
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday October 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Public Event, HALLOWEEN Week - Redding, CA
Lawncrest has invited the PGR/SVE to attend the Halloween candy give away in their parking lot
starting at 1700 until 1800. They especially requested Freds 1934 if possible.
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Monday October 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm
U S Navy Veteran, AN Michael James Sullivan - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy Vteteran, AN Michael James Sullivan, have requested an
escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
AN Sullivan served honorably from 1957 to 1962.
Stage: 1245 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St, Anderson
Briefing: 1300
KSU: 1315
Service: 1400 Chapel/Urn
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 11:00 am
U S Air Force Vteran, Airman 2nd Class, James Lee Godley - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of United States Air Force Airman 2nd Class James Lee Godley have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
A2C Godley served honorably from 1961 to 1965.
He was awarded the AF Good Conduct Medal.
Stage: 0945 at Hwy 273 at Westwood Ave / Waffle Bites
KSU: 1000 to family residence
Residence: 1010
Briefing: 1015
KSU: 1030
Service: 1100 Chapel/Urn
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yhaoo.com
Thursday October 31, 2024 at 9:30 am
U S Air Force, Vietnam Veteran, PGR Member, Sgt Jesse Dwight Ellis - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of United States Air Force, Vietnam Veteran, PGR Member, Sgt Jesse Dwight Ellis,
have requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
Sgt Ellis served honorably from 1966 to 1970 with duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the
National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the AFW Medal.
Jesse was also a member of the PGR in Redding, CA.
Stage: 0815 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard Street, Anderson
Briefing: 0830
KSU: 0845
Service: 0930 Shelter, weather permitting. Urn.
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday November 1, 2024 at 9:30 am
U S Navy Veteran, IC/3 Paul Chambers - Red Bluff / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy Veteran, IC/3 Paul Chambers, have requested an escort to the
Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
IC/3 Chambers served honorably from 1982 to 1988 aboard the USS Juneau LPD10.
He was awarded the Service Deployment Ribbon w/ Two Stars.
Pre-Stage: 0740 at Bowman Rd Chevron, Cottonwood, CA
Stage: 0800 at Red Bluff AM/PM, on North Main St., Red Bluff.
Briefing: 0820
KSU: 0830
Service: 0930 Chapel/Urn
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Monday November 4, 2024 at 9:00 am
PUBLIC EVENT; PGR/SVE to attend the Rancho Tehama School to honor Veterans - Redding, CA
Frank Rose has invited the PGR/SVE to attend the Rancho Tehama School to honor Veterans.
We have participated in this event in the past.
The students really enjoy this event so try to attend.
Stage: 0730 at Knighton Road at I-5 /West side.
KSU: 0800 to the school
School: 0900
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Saturday November 9, 2024 at 10:00 amVeterans Day Parade - Shasta Lake City, CA
The Shasta Lake Lions Club has again invited us to participate in the Veterans Day Parade,
scheduled for Saturday November 9 in Shasta Lake City.
The breakfast prior at the Fire Hall is optional, a benefit for them.
Breakfast: 0840 at Shasta Lake Fire Hall, Shasta Dam Blvd.(Optional)
Stage: 0920 at Front St near Median St. Shasta Lake City
Parade: 1000
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Monday November 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm
U S Army, Korean War Veteran, Sgt Santiago Rodriguez Rodriguez - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of United States Army, Korean War Veteran, Sgt Santiago Rodriguez Rodriguez,
have requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
Sgt Rodriguez served honorably from 1957 to 1954 during the Korean War.
He was awarded the United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and two (2) Bronze Stars.
Stage: 1245 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St, Anderson
Briefing: 1300
KSU: 1315
Service: 1400
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Thursday November 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm
U S Navy Veteran, Wave Photographer's Mate, Airman Huldah Ann Mundell - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy Wave Photographer's Mate Airman Huldah Ann Mundell have
requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
PMA Mundell served honorably from 1954 to 1955 at the Navy Training Center in San Diego, CA.
She was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Pre -Stage: 1230 CVS Pharmacy. Placer @ Buenaventura Blvd., Redding
KSU: 1245 to family residence.
Stage: 1250 residence
Briefing: 1300
KSU: 1315
Service: 1400 Shelter/ Urn / Fred Loveland to transport
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday December 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm
U S Navy, WWII Veteran, KIA, F2C William Paul Kubinec - Palo Cedro / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy, WWII Veteran, KIA, F2C William Paul Kubinec, have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
F2C Kubinec served honorably from September 4, 1940, to December 7, 1941, aboard the
USS West Virginia when it was sunk in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Through DNA he was
recently identified from his living sister aged 96. F2C Kubinec was 21 when he was KIA.
Stage: 1230 at Allen and Dahl, 21853 Honor Ct, Palo Cedro
Briefing: 1240
KSU: 1250
Service: 1400 Chapel/Urn.
**Possible escort from Sacramento Airport to Palo Cedro,
**Date/Time TBD
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
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