2026 Current PGR Missions

www.NorCalPGR.org

Below are some of the current
upcoming NorCalPGR Missions...




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please be sure and contact the Ride Captains for that particular Mission and area.
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Friday January 30, 2026 at 9:30 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, SP/4, Ronald Anthony Pacheco - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army SP/4 Ronald Anthony Pacheco have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

SP/4 Pacheco served honorably from 1970 to 1971 with duty in Vietnam.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Stage: 0800 at Allen and Dahl, 2655 Eureka Way, Redding
Briefing: 0815
KSU: 0830
Service: 0930 Chapel / Urn

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday January 30, 2026 at 10:30 am
U S Army, Korean War Veteran, Louis Gilbert Rocha - Antioch / Dixon, CA

About the Mission:
Mr. Rocha grew up as a farm worker helping to support his family. Following his marriage, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Based on his knowledge and training operating heavy equipment in the fields, he was assigned to serve in a Tank Battalion in Korea. He became a Tank Commander in charge of a tank division. He shared that he was fortunate to be a Tank Commander because he was responsible for keeping the tank engines running 24/7 to prevent freezing in the harsh Korean winters. As a result, he and his crew were able to stay warm while many others had to endure the extreme cold. He proudly wore his Korea Veteran hat adorned with Poppy Flowers.

Primary Staging Details:
January 30, 2026 -- 10:30 AM at
St. Ignatius of Antioch
3351 Contra Loma Blvd
Antioch, California 94509

Ride Captain:
Henk Zantman
bayarea.pgr@gmail.com
925-997-5061

Instructions:
Please arrive at staging quietly, as church services will be in progress at that time
KSU: 11:45 AM, to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620
Arrival: 1:00 PM
Service: 1:30 PM

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.
________________________________________
Submitted by: Henk Zantman
California Assistant State Captain

Friday January 30, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, PFC, Joe Raymond Cook - Anderson / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army PFC Joe Raymond Cook have requested an
escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

PFC Cook served honorably from 1968 to 1974 with duty in Vietnam.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Vietnam Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.

Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard Street, Anderson
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Casket / Chapel / Pallbearers Requested

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday January 30, 2026 at 11:00 am
Glenn County Sheriff Deputy, and Willows PD Officer, Daniel Arthur Perry - Willows, CA

The family of Glenn County Sheriff Deputy and Willows PD Officer Daniel Arthur Perry
have requested an escort rom the Willows Catholic Church to the Willows Cemetery on Friday January 30.

Deputy Perry served honorably with both the Glenn Co. S.O. and Willows PD for over 26 years.

Stage: 1130 at Willows Catholic Church 1129 W. Wood St Willows
Briefing: 1145
KSU: 1200 To Willows Cemetery, 800 E. Wood St
Service: 1100 Direct Burial / Urn

John Viegas - Mission Coordinator
Buster VanMeter - Road Captain

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday February 6, 2026 at 12:30 pm
U S Navy, Vietnam Veteran, Robert Lee Kwon - Del Rey Oaks, CA

About the Mission:
Mr. Kwon served for two years active duty, including deployment to Vietnam and four years in the Reserves.

Primary Staging Details:
February 6, 2026 -- 12:30 PM at
Shell
810 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
Del Rey Oaks, California 93940

Ride Captain:
Hy Libby
hlibby@sbcglobal.net
831-334-9964

Instructions:
KSU time: 1:00 PM
Destination: CCCVC, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955.
Target arrival time 1:30 PM.
Service time: 2:00 PM.
We will form a flag line while Military Honors are 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.
________________________________________
Submitted by: Henk Zantman
California Assistant State Captain

Friday April 10, 2026 at 9:30 am
U S Army Veteran, Sgt 1st Class, and CHP Officer, Simon Daniel Hamann - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army Sgt 1st Class and CHP Officer Simon Daniel Hamann have requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA. Sgt 1st Class Hamann served as a California Highway Patrol Officer for 26 years.

Sgt 1st Class Hamann served honorably from 1988 to 1992 active duty and 1992 to 2002 in the Reserves. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal 2nd Award, Army Achievement Medal 3rd Award, Valorous Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal 2nd Award, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Bronze German Armed Forces Parachutist Badge.

Stage: 0930 at CHP North Division 2485 Sonoma St, Redding
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel/Urn
Fred Loveland requested to transport Urn in his 34 Ford, weather permitting.

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Remember . . .
"It's about the Veteran's
and their families.."
NOT about Personalities,
Clubs or Bike Models . . .

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