2024 Current PGR Missions

www.NorCalPGR.org

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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Saturday October 4, 2025 at 1:15 pm
U S Air Force, Vietnam Veteran, George M. Ross - Livermore, CA

About the Mission:
George M. Ross, Jr. passed peacefully on July 31, 2025, with his wife by his side, in their home in Fallbrook, California. George was born on July 9, 1952, in South Gate, California and was raised in San Jose, California. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1970. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and was deployed to Vietnam. After returning stateside, George was stationed at Offut Air Force Base in Nebraska. George was honorably discharged in October 1975. Between raising the family and working full-time, he utilized the GI Bill to continue his education. He graduated from the University of San Francisco with a bachelor’s degree in computer science in 1991.

Primary Staging Details:
October 4, 2025 -- 1:15 PM at
First Presbyterian Church
2020 5th St
Livermore, California 94550

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

Instructions:
Please arrive quietly at staging, as Church services will be in progress when you arrive.
Flag line: 1:30 PM, as family and friends exit the church and enter the Fellowship Hall; PGR dismissed thereafter.

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: Henk Zantman
California Assistant State Captain

Monday October 6, 2025 at 9:30 am
U S Air Force Veteran, A1C, Loyd Leon Dodson - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Air Force A1C Loyd Leon Dodson have requested an
escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

A1C Dodson served honorably from 1962 to 1965 at Mt. Home, ID as a K/9 handler.

Stage: 0800 at Kent's Market, 8080 Airport Rd. Redding
Briefing: 0815
KSU: 0830
Service: 0930 Shelter/Urn

The family would like his Urn to be transported in a motorcycle.
Mrs. Dodson would like to ride to Igo on a trike.
She will bring her helmet as they were Goldwing trike riders.

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Tuesday October 7, 2025 at 9:15 am
US Navy Veteran, Gulf War/ODS, Christopher Khan, Salinas - CA

About the Mission:
Mr. Khan - a Pakistani native and naturalized American citizen,
served his new country for seven years in the US Navy,
including a deployment to the Middle East during the first Gulf War.
He was an avid motorcycle rider.

Primary Staging Details:
October 7, 2025 -- 9:15 AM at
Alta Vista Mortuary
41 E Alisal St
Salinas, California 93901

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

Instructions:
KSU time: 9:45 AM.
Destination: CCCVC 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955.
Target arrival time: 10:30 AM.
Service time: 11:00 AM.
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 October 10, 2025 at 8:30 am
Remembrance Ride for Big Bike Weekend - Redding / Shasta Dam, CA

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to lead the
Remembrance Ride for Big Bike Weekend.

Stage: 1645 at McConnel Foundation, 800 Shasta View Drive, Redding.
Briefing: 1700
KSU: 1730. To Shasta Dam Overlook, (RPD Motors will be Ride Captain)
Uniform PGR shirt/jacket, fly big flag on bikes!

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday October 10, 2025 at 11:00 am
United States Army Cpl. Harold Gilbert Becker - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army Cpl. Harold Gilbert Becker have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

Cpl. Becker served honorably from 1951 to 1955.

Stage: 0940 at Allen and Dahl, 2655 Eureka Way, Redding
Briefing: 0950
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel/Urn

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday October 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm
U S Army Veteran, Sgt Kenneth Woods Jr - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army Sgt Kenneth Woods Jr have requested an
escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

Sgt Woods served honorably from1972 to 1976 with duty in Germany as an MP.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal 2nd Award.

Stage: 1245 at Allen and Dahl, 2655 Eureka Way, Redding
Briefing: 1300
KSU: 1315
Service: 1400 Chapel / Urn

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Tuesday October 14, 2025 at 9:30 am
U S Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, Jan Hodges - Sparks, NV

About the Mission:
Jan Hodges Rank Lance Corporal Honorably Served Her Country
while in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam.

Primary Staging Details:
October 14, 2025 -- 9:30 AM at
Alamo Casino and Travel Center (west end of parking lot)
1950 Greg Street
Sparks, Nevada 89431

Ride Captain:
Dean Shuff
775-815-9035
deanshuff06@charter.net

Instructions:
Those Leaving Reno/Sparks wishing to ride or drive as a group meet at 9:30 am
Complete a short briefing
KSU: 9:45 am to the Cemetery in Fernley, NV

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 14, 2025 -- 10:30 AM at
Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
14 Veteran's Way
Fernely, NV 89408

Ride Captain:
Chuck (Squid) Furnari
775-876-5644
Charlesf503@aol.com

Instructions:
Follow the circumference road to the north side of the property behind the wall.
Brief: 10:45 AM
10:55 AM we will depart on foot.
11:00 am 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: Tony Jacovino
Nevada Assistant State Captain

Monday October 27, 2025 at 9:30 am
U S Navy, Vietnam Veteran, DC/2, Lester Randall Carter - Redding/ Igo, CA

The family of United States Navy DC/2 Lester Randall Carter have requested
to have his Urn transported to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery.

DC/2 Carter served honorably from 1966 to 1969 aboard the
USS Estes LCC (12) with duty in Vietnam.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Star and the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device.

Stage: 0830 at Allen and Dahl, 2655 Eureka Way, Redding
KSU: 0840 with Urn enroute to NCVC
Service: 0930

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Monday October 27, 2025 at 11:00 am
U S Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, Lance Corporal, Ralph Paul Clay - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Ralph Paul Clay have
requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery.

LCP Clay served honorably from 1967 to 1970 with duty in Vietnam.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam
Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Letter of Appreciation.

Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2655 Eureka Way, Redding
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday October 31, 2025 at 9:30 am
U S Navy, Vietnam Veteran, SM/3, Robert Eugene Richardson - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Navy SM/3 Robert Eugene Richardson have requested an
escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

SM/3 Richardson served honorably from 1966 to 1971 with duty in Vietnam aboard the USS Hul DD 945.
He was awarded The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Stars,
Combat Action Ribbon and the Meritorious Unit Commendation.

Stage: 0815 at Allen and Dahl, 2655 Eureka Way, Redding.
Briefing: 0830
KSU: 0845
Service: 0930. Chapel/Urn

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday November 8, 2025 at 10:00 am
32nd Annual Shasta Lake Lions Veteran's Day Parade - Shasta Lake, CA

The Patriot Guard Riders/Shasta Veterans Escort have been invited to
participate in the 32nd Annual Shasta Lake Lions Veteran's Day Parade.

There will be an optional pancake breakfast at the local Fire Station at 4126 Ashby Court.

Optional Pancake Breakfast: 0840 at the Fire Station
Pre-Stage: 0900 Fire Station
Stage: 0915 Front St.
Parade: 1000

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday November 14, 2025 at 11:00 am
U S Army Veteran, SSGT, Patrick William Marshall - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army SSGT Patrick William Marshall have requested an
escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

SSGT Marshall served honorably from 1964 to 1970.

Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2655 Eureka Way, Redding.
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel/Casket

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

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

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