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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Friday October 11, 2024 at 11:00 am
U S Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, Cpl E/4 Gary Lee Simpson - Anderson / Igo, CA

The family of United States Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, Cpl E/4 Gary Lee Simpson,
have requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

Cpl Simpson served honorably from 1969 to 1971 with duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the
National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,
Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart w/1 Star, Combat Action Ribbon
and the RVNMVC Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm and Frame.

Stage: 0945 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St, Anderson
Briefing: 1000
KSU: 1015
Service: 1100 Chapel/Urn

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday October 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm
United States Army Veteran, SP/4 William Henry Kellner - Red Bluff / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army Veteran, SP/4 William Henry Kellner, have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

SP/4 Kellner served honorably from 1964 to 1966 with the 4th Infantry Division Tank Corps.

Pre-Stage: 1150 at Bowman Rd. Chevron, Cottonwood
Stage: 1215 Blairs 445 Main Street, Red Bluff, CA
Briefing: 1230
KSU: 1240
Service: 1400 Chapel/Urn

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Saturday October 12, 2024 at 12:45 pm
Honor Mission: US Army Veteran, US Air Force Veteran, Marcos Gerard Corona - Fremont, CA

About the Mission:
Mr. Marcos Gerard Corona was born in Oakland, California at Samuel Merritt Hospital. He graduated from St. Elizabeth High School, Ohlone College, and received his bachelor’s degree from Columbia College. He spent 3 years in the Army, 17 years in the Air Force, and graduated with honors from the 129th Air National Guard as a Master Sargent. He worked as a systems analyst for Loral Aerospace and as a mail carrier.

Primary Staging Details:
October 12, 2024 -- 12:45 PM at
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish,
41933 Blacow Rd,
Fremont, California 94538

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

Instructions:
Please arrive quietly at the Parish, as the funeral Mass will be in progress; starting at 12:30 PM
KSU time: ~1:45 PM
KSU location: Irvington Memorial Cemetery, 41001 Chapel Way, Fremont, CA 94538
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.
________________________________________
Submitted by: Henk Zantman
California 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

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

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 am
Veterans 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

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

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

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