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Monday September 14, 2026 at 9:30 am
U.S. Air Force Veteran, A/2C, Margarita R. Salsi - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of U.S. Air Force A/2C Margarita R. Salsi have requested an escort
from the Patriot Guard Riders from Adams Cremation, in Anderson, Ca
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, in Igo, Ca.
Airman 2nd Class Salsi was a Communications Specialist and served from 1952-1954.
She was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Staging: 0915 at Adams Cremations, 2951 McMurry Dr. Anderson, Ca
Briefing: 0940
KSU: 0950
Service: 1100 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, Ca.
Casket / Memorial Building
John Severson
Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496
Wednesday September 16, 2026 at 9:15 am
US Army Veteran, GWOT, James Allen Boggan - Chico / Willows, CA
About the Mission:
Specialist E-4 James Boggan, served in the US Army from 2005-2010, with the 1st Cavalry.
He deployed twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan and served as an Infantryman and Driver.
He was awarded: the Iraqi Campaign Medal, with 3 stars; Meritorious Unit Commendation;
Valorous Unit Award; National Defense Service Medal; GWOT Service Medal;
Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon.
Primary Staging Details:
September 16, 2026 -- 9:15 AM at
Power Market/Chevron
1255 W East Av
Chico, California 95926
Ride Captain:
John Severson
530-227-0496
Instructions:
Pre-stage: 8:00 AM at Chevron, Bowman Rd. Cottonwood, CA, KSU: 8:15 AM
Staging: 9:15 AM at PowerMart/Chevron, Nord Av./East Av, Chico, CA
Briefing: 9:30 AM
KSU: 9:45 AM
Service: 11:00 AM at Willows Cemetery, 800 E Wood St, Willows, CA
Friend to carry urn on motorcycle
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: John Severson
California Assistant State Captain
Thursday September 20, 2026 at 3:20 pm
Honor Flight Nevada #806 - Reno, NV
About the Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders will greet and welcome home our veterans after their Honor Flight trip #806.
Primary Staging Details:
September 20, 2026 -- 3:20 PM at
Reno-Tahoe international Airport
2001 Plumb Lane
Reno, Nevada 89502
Ride Captain:
Tony Jacovino
702-683-3745
botza@aol.com
Instructions:
Briefing: 3:20 PM
We will meet at the bottom of the escalators and hold a flag line, to welcome them home.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
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Submitted by: Tony Jacovino
Nevada State Captain
Monday September 21, 2026 at 9:30 am
U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran, Cpl., Ophor Neil Higginbotham - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of U.S. Army Cpl. Ophor Neil Higginbotham have requested an escort
from the Patriot Guard Riders from Lawncrest Chapel in Redding, Ca to the
Northern California Veterans Cemetery, in Igo, Ca.
Cpl Higginbotham served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955
with service in Korea and served as a Heavy Vehicle Operator.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal,
and the United Nations Service Medal.
Staging 0800 Lawncrest Chapel, 1522 E. Cypress, Redding, Ca
Briefing 0815
KSU 0825
Service 0930 Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas
Point Rd, Igo, Ca. Urn / Memorial Building
Family requests carriage for the urn.
John Severson
Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496
johnseverson615@gmail.com
Monday September 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, Sid Williams - Marina / Seaside, CA
About the Mission:
Command Sergeant Major Sidney Lane “Sid” Williams, U.S. Army (Ret.), a decorated Vietnam combat veteran, Green Beret, respected community leader, and tireless advocate for veterans, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the age of 80.
Sid served 27 years in the United States Army, including approximately 18 years in Special Forces. He completed three tours in Vietnam, including service as a Special Forces medic with the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and with Detachment A-415, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). For valorous actions in combat on April 14, 1968, Sid was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device.
His Special Forces service later included assignment to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and selection for service with the legendary Detachment “A” in Berlin, where he served from 1974 to 1979 during the height of the Cold War.
Sid’s military assignments took him to Vietnam, Thailand, Okinawa, Korea, Germany, and posts throughout the United States. He later rose to the rank of Command Sergeant Major and served as CSM of the 8th Medical Brigade during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Sid retired from the Army at Fort Ord, California, and made the Monterey Peninsula his home with his wife of 50 years, Marilyn. Although his military career had ended, his service to veterans did not.
For the last approximately 18 years, Sid served as chairman of the Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Commission, providing steady leadership and serving as a determined advocate for veterans, service members, and their families.
He also served on numerous boards and with veterans organizations throughout the Monterey County community. Sid was a leading champion for the creation of the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, helping ensure that local veterans would have a dignified final resting place close to their homes and families.
From treating soldiers as a Green Beret medic in Vietnam, to serving with Detachment “A” in Cold War Berlin, leading soldiers as a Command Sergeant Major during Desert Storm, and spending decades advocating for veterans at home, Sid Williams devoted his life to service and to taking care of others.
His passing is a profound loss to his family, the Special Forces community, and the veterans of California’s Central Coast. Rest in peace, Sergeant Major. Your service and legacy will not be forgotten. De Oppresso Liber.
Primary Staging Details:
September 21, 2026 -- 10:00 AM at
Monterey County Veterans Affairs Office
2616 1st Ave
Marina, California 93933
Ride Captain:
Hy Libby
hlibby@sbcglobal.net
831-334-9964
Instructions:
KSU time: 10:30am at
Destination: CCCVC, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955
Target arrival time: 10:45am
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.
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Submitted by: Henk Zantman
California Assistant State Captain
Monday September 21, 2026 at 11:00 am
U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, SP4, Edlie Dean Reep - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of U.S. Army SP4 Edlie Dean Reep have requested an escort
from the Patriot Guard Riders from Allen and Dahl in Anderson, Ca to
the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, in Igo, Ca.
SP4 served in the US Army from 1967 to 1970 with 2 tours in Vietnam
and served as a Helicopter Door Gunner.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 campaign stars,
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters,
2 US Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, 4 Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart.
Staging: 0930 at Allen and Dahl Funeral Home, 2030 Howard St., Anderson, Ca
Briefing: 0940
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, Ca.
Casket/ Memorial Building
Family requests carriage for the casket
John Severson
Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496
Friday September 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm
U.S. Navy Veteran, Boilerman Third Class, Arthur William Wagner, Jr. - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of U.S. Navy Boilerman Third Class Arthur William Wagner, Jr. have requested an
escort from the Patriot Guard Riders from Allen and Dahl's in Anderson, Ca
to the Northern California VeteransCemetery, in Igo, Ca.
Boilerman Wagner served in the US Navy from 1947 to 1950 on the USS Saipan (CVL-48),
a Light Aircraft Carrier, on which he was deployed for 2 yrs. 6 mos. No medals or honors listed.
Staging: 1230 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St., Anderson, Ca
Briefing: 1245
KSU: 1300
Service: 1400 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, Ca. Urn / Shelter
John Severson
Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496
Monday September 28, 2026 at 11:00 am
U.S. Air Force Veteran, Sgt., Michael Theodore Greene - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of U.S. Air Force Sgt. Michael Theodore Greene have requested an escort
from the Patriot Guard Riders, from Adams Cremation in Anderson, Ca
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, in Igo, Ca.
Sgt. Greene served in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971 as a Cook.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Service Medal.
He served in Germany at Ramstein AFB for two years.
Staging: 0930 at Adams Cremation, 2951 McMurry Dr., Anderson, Ca
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, Ca.
Casket/ Shelter
John Severson
Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496
Monday October 5, 2026 at 11:00 am
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Vernon Lee McCoshum - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Vernon Lee McCoshum have requested an
escort from the Patriot Guard Riders, from Adams Cremation in Anderson, Ca
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, in Igo, Ca.
Petty Officer McCoshum served in the Navy from 1960 to 1964 aboard the USS Mount Baker,
an ammunition ship. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal
and the Armed Forces Service Medal. He served in the Pacific off Vietnam and Japan.
Staging: 0930 at Adams Cremation, 2951 McMurry Dr., Anderson, Ca
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, Ca.
Casket/ Shelter
John Severson
Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496
Friday October 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
U.S. Army Veteran, Pvt, John Franklin Koza - Redding, CA
The family of U.S. Army Pvt John Franklin Koza have requested an escort from
the Patriot Guard Riders, from Faith Assembly Church in Redding,
to McDonalds Cemetery in Redding for direct burial.
Pvt. Koza served in the US Army from 1985 to 1987 as a Combat Engineer.
He served 1 yr 6 months abroad in Berlin, Germany.
He was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, Army of Occupation Medal,
Marksman Badge M-14, and Expert Marksman Grenade.
Staging: 0900 at Faith Assembly Church, 8595 Airport Rd. Redding, Ca
Briefing: 0915
KSU: 0930
Service: 1000 at McDonalds Cemetery, 1275 Continental St., Redding, Ca
DIRECT BURIAL
John Severson
Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496
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