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.
All that you will see here, are just the Missions that we at NorCalPGR.org are made aware of.
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Monday March 16, 2026 at 10:00 am
U S Army Veteran, Earl Clarence S. Terosa - San Jose, CA
About the Mission:
Participation is requested in the dignified transfer of SPC Earl Clarence S. Terosa, U.S. Army, who passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 27. SPC Terosa served with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
Primary Staging Details:
March 16, 2026 -- 10:00 AM at
San Jose Airport, (near FedEx)
2401 Airport Blvd
San Jose, California 95110
Ride Captain:
Steve Repetto
stevenrepetto@gmail.com
408-482-1537
Instructions:
Note: This mission will accompany SPC Terosa from San José International Airport, where his family will be present to receive their loved one, to the funeral home in San José.
KSU time: 12:30pm
Destination: Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
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:
March 19, 2026 -- 10:45 AM at
Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park
300 Curtner Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
Ride Captain:
Steve Repetto
stevenrepetto@gmail.com
408-482-1537
Instructions:
KSU time: 11:30pm
Destination: San Joaquín Valley National Cemetery, 32053 McCabe Rd, Santa Nella, CA 95322
Distance: Approximately 80 miles
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
Monday March 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, Sgt John Roger Shaver - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of United States Army Sgt John Roger Shaver have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
Sgt Shaver served honorably from 1968 to 1971 with duty in Vietnam.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge,
Parachute Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.
Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St., Anderson
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel / Casket / Pallbearers Needed.
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Tuesday March 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, SP/4, George W. Hartman - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of United States Army SP/4 George W. Hartman have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
SP/4 Hartman served honorably from 1968 to 1970 with duty in Vietnam.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge,
Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device,
Army Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star w/V Device and the Air Medal.
Stage: 0945 at McDonalds Chapel, 1275 Continental St, Redding
Briefing: 1000
KSU: 1010
Service: 1100 Chapel / Casket
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday March 20, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, Fermin Moreno - Salinas / Seaside, CA
About the Mission:
Mr. Moreno joined the Marines after graduating from high school in 1969.
He served 18 months in Vietnam.
Primary Staging Details:
March 20, 2026 -- 9:30 AM at
Healey Mortuary
405 N Sanboard Rd
Salinas, California 93905
Ride Captain:
Steve Repetto
stevenrepetto@gmail.com
408-482-1537
Instructions:
KSU time: 10:00am
Destination: CCCVC, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955
Service time: 11:00am
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
Sunday March 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
Operation Surf - San Jose / Santa Cruz, CA
About the Mission:
Join us for a meaningful escort in support of Operation Surf, an organization that helps post-9/11 veterans overcome visible and invisible injuries through rehabilitation. The Patriot Guard Riders and other military support groups will escort these veterans from San Jose Airport to Santa Cruz, a role we undertake with great respect and appreciation.
Law enforcement agencies from multiple jurisdictions will lead the escort, and we thank them for their continued support.
Fire departments will be staged on overpasses along the route, providing a powerful salute to these heroes.
Join us for this special event and help show our nation’s gratitude.
For more information about; "Operation Surf"
Their work is also featured in the Netflix documentary, Resurface.
Primary Staging Details:
March 22, 2026 -- 10:00 AM at
Chevron
1747 N First St
San Jose, California 95112
Ride Captain:
Henk Zantman
925-997-5061
bayarea.pgr@gmail.com
Instructions:
KSU: 11:45 AM, to arrive at the airport in time to form a flag line and welcome the heroes to the Bay Area.
After the flag line, we will return to our bikes and line up behind law enforcement for the escort.
The procession will travel from San Jose Airport over Hwy 17, to the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz.
Upon arrival, we will meet and greet the participants.
This is a rain-or-shine event.
There are only two car slots available for PGR members in this procession.
If you would like to reserve one, please contact me in advance. Please refuel at the Chevron station at the staging area, they have generously hosted us year after year and purchasing gas, coffee or snacks there is a great way to show our appreciation
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
Monday March 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Marine Corps Veteran, Lance Corporal, Jack A. Audino - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of United Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jack A. Audino have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
Lance Corporal Audino served honorably from 1963 to 1969.
He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and Shot Expert Rifle and Pistol.
Stage: 0930 at Lawncrest Chapel 1522 E. Cypress Ave Redding
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Shelter / Casket / Pallbearers requested.
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday March 24, 2026Vietnam Veterans Healing Wall - Orland, CA
More Information to follow, as date gets closer.
Friday March 27, 2026 at 9:30 am
U S Air Force Veteran, A/3/C, George James Hoyt - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of United States Air Force A/3/C George James Hoyt have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
A/3/C Hoyt served honorably from 1955 to 1959 with duty at Mt Laguna AFB, CA.
Stage: 0800 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St, Anderson
Briefing: 0815
KSU: 0830
Service: 0930
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday April 3, 2026 at 11:00 am
United States Air Force A2C Roger Victor McClain - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of United States Air Force A2C Roger Victor McClain, (AKA) Jay Roger Blain,
have requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
A2C McClain/Blane served honorably from 1956 to 1958.
Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard Street, Anderson.
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel/Urn
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yaho.com
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
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