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upcoming PGR Missions...
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Monday September 23, 2019 at 9:30 am
US Army, Korean War Veteran, Ronald George Wooters - Redding, CA
The family of United States Army SP/3 Ronald George Wooters have requested the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) to escort this veteran to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) in Igo, CA.
SP/3 Wooters served honorably in the 82nd Airborne from 1953 to 1956. He was awarded the National Defense Medal and the Parachute Badge.
Stage: 0815 at Design Time and Tile, Clear Creek Rd and Hwy 273, Redding, CA
Briefing: 0830
KSU: 0845
Service: 0930
Chapel/Cremation
Road/Ride Captains requested
*(This is the 1st of 2, back to back Missions this day)*
Ride Captain:
Robert V. Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Monday September 23, 2019 at 11:00 am
US Navy Seal, Vietnam Veteran, Master Chief Johnnie Edward Stepp - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy Master Chief Johnnie Edward Stepp have requested the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) to escort this fallen veteran to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) in Igo, CA.
Master Chief Stepp served honorably for 31 years as a Navy Seal. He was awarded the 7th Good Conduct Medal, Navy Unite Citation, Vietnam Campaign and Service Medals, National Defense Medal and Navy Accommodation Medal.
Stage; 0915 at Alan and Dahl, 2030 Howard Street, Anderson 96007
Briefing: 0930
KSU: 0945
Service: 1100
Chapel/Cremation
Road/Ride Captains requested
*(This is the 2nd of 2, back to back Missions this day)*
Robert V. Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Tuesday September 24, 2019 at 12:30 pm
US Navy, Vietnam Veteran, Michael Morris Ryant, SVE/PGR Escort Rider - Red Bluff / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy ABFAN (3) Michael Morris Ryant have requested the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) to escort this fallen veteran to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) in Igo, CA.
ABFAN Ryant served honorably in the Navy from 1964 to 1967 with three tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device, National Defense Medal and Navy Unit Commendatio n Ribbon (two)
Stage: 1030 at McDonalds Restaurant, Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff, CA
Briefing: 1100
KSU: 1115
Service: 1230
Chapel/Cremation
Road/Ride Captains requested
Robert V. Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday September 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm
US Army Vietnam Veteran, SP/5 (E-5) Leslie David Minton - Shasta Lake City / Igo, CA
The family of United States Army SP/5 (E-5) Leslie David Minton have requested the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) to escort this fallen veteran to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) in Igo, CA.
SP/5 Minton served honorably from 1963 to 1967 with three (3) tours in Vietnam. He was a Crew Chief on a Huey. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device/60, Air Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, ARCOM with Valor Medal and the Aircraft Crew Badge.
SP/5 Minton's Huey was shot down. He held off the enemy for three (3) hours until rescue arrived to save the crew.
Stage: 1200 at Blair's, 5530 Mountain View Drive, Redding, CA 96003
KSU: 1215 to Family Residence, Shasta Lake City, CA
Briefing: 1230
KSU: 1245
Service: 1400
Shelter/Cremation
Road/Ride Captains requested
Robert V. Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Saturday September 27, 28 and 29, 2019
*EVENT* 2019 Utah Gathering of the Guard - Fillmore, UT
The leadership of the Patriot Guard Riders of Utah would like to announce the 2019 Utah Gathering of the Guard.
First we would like to apologize for the delay and lack of information on the GOTG this year. There have been some issues and miscommunications that were not handled properly. We hope that everyone will still be able to join us this year for the fun and comradery.
This years GOTG will be at the Territorial State House Park, on 50 S Main St. in Fillmore. Utah’s original State Capitol.
A link to EventBrite will be provided in the next few days, so watch for it if you want to pre-register.
Here is a short itinerary for the events and activities;
Friday – September 27, 2019
Arrive and get settled
Registration will begin at 01:00 PM at the Territorial State House Pavilion.
*You will be on your own for dinner.
Saturday – September 28, 2019
8:00 AM - Breakfast at the Territorial State House Pavilion Breakfast will consist of Eggs, Sausage, and Pancakes. Juice and Coffee will also be provided. (The Patriot Guard Riders located in Fillmore will be cooking. Offer them praise.)
10:30 AM – Choice of two rides for those interested.
1. Leave Fillmore and take the Gooseberry Loop around Fish Lake, back to Richfield, then return to Fillmore. (Approximately a 3 hour ride)
2. Leave Fillmore and travel on I-70 to highway 72, around Johnson Reservoir and Fish Lake, then return to Fillmore. (Approximately a 4+ hour ride)
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Raffle and prizes. (Territorial State House Pavilion)
6:00 PM – Dinner with the local Veterans in the Fillmore area. Please come and get to know some of our local Veterans and their spouses. We will also be delivering dinners to some of the Veterans that can’t make it to the park. Dinner will consist of Roast Beef, Potato, Salad, Roll, Dessert, and a Drink (Dinner will be catered by Ashton Farms)
Sunday – September 29, 2019 9:00 AM – Continental breakfast. Return home safely – See you all next year.
Accommodations, Restaurants and Local Attractions:
*Best Western - Paradise Inn - 905 N Main St, Fillmore – 435-743-6895
*Arrangements have been made for a $25 discount if you mention you are with the Patriot Guard Riders.
Comfort Inn & Suites - 940 UT-99, Fillmore – 435-743-4334
Wagons West RV Park - 545 N Main St, Fillmore – 435-743-6188
KOA RV Park & Campground - 410 W 900 S, Fillmore – 435-743-4420
Territorial State Park - 50 W Capitol Ave, Fillmore
The PGR has been given permission to camp (tents) on the grounds. Restrooms are available, but no shower facilities.
Garden Of Eat'n Restaurant - 905 N Main St, Fillmore
5 Buck Pizza - 635 N Main St, Fillmore
Cluff's Carhop Café - 270 N Main St, Fillmore
Iceberg Drive Inn - 930 UT-99, Fillmore
Tabernacle Hill Lava Tubes
Great 9-hole golf course located at 905 N Main St, Fillmore, at the Best Western - Paradise Inn.
Saturday September 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Vern Orin Roberts III, Veteran Veteran, US Army - Willows, CA
The family of United States Army Sp/4 (E/4) Vern Orin Roberts III have requested the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) to escort this fallen veteran to the Willows Cemetery, 800 East Wood Street, in Willows, CA
SP/4 Roberts served honorably from 1970 to 1972 with a tour in Vietnam. He was awarded the Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign Medals, the National Defense Medal, shot expert M-16 and expert BAR.
Stage 0800 at Bowman Rd Chevron
KSU: 0815
Stage: 1000 at Sweets Mortuary, 114 North Shasta Street, Willows, CA
KSU: 1030 at Willows Memorial Hall
Service: 1100
KSU: 1130 at Willows Cemetery, 800 East Wood Street, Willows, CA
Casket
Ride/Road Captains requested
Robert V. Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 9:00 am
*EVENT* - Historic Wendover Airfield Airshow 2019 - Wendover, UT
For more information about Historic Wendover Airfield, and Air Show tickets, please visit: www.WendoverAirbase.com
The Historic Wendover Airfield will be hosting our 2019 Air Show on Saturday September 28, 2019. Please join us in Wendover, Utah for an enjoyable day of aviation and military history. On display will be both modern and vintage aircraft, military displays, Utah Military Vehicle Club and the Arizona Ground Crew WWII Living Historians.
Come prepared with a great pair of walking shoes, lawn chairs, sunglasses, sunscreen and your camera. There will be a number of aircraft that will take to the air for demonstration flights and photo passes. Food and drink vendors will be on the tarmac
Hours: Gates open at 9:00am and will close at 5:00pm
Exhibits:
Arizona Ground Crew WWII Living Historians (barracks and engine shop exhibits)
Utah Military Vehicle Club
Base tours
Flight Simulator
Norden Bombsight Building
C-123 "Con-Air" movie prop
Military uniform displays
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING;
Pets are NOT allowed onto the airfield. Only service animals are permitted. Please be prepared to show the proper credentials. Service animals must be vested, leashed and under your control at all times.
No alcohol, large coolers or smoking permitted on the tarmac. Refunds will only be offered up to 1 week prior to the event date (9/21/2019).
VIP Seating Available
Get an exclusive front row seat in the comfort of the VIP tent. There will be a light snack provided for breakfast and lunchwith sandwiches, salads and deserts. Soft drinks and water areprovided for the guests. Tables and chairs are inside the tent and chairs are just outside the tent directly on the crowd line, so you'll enjoy the show in comfort. A private porta-potty is provided for your use.
Please note that an individual VIP Pass must accompany an individual admission ticket. Please purchase both using the website link above.
Wendover, NV-UT PGR Ride Captain:
Blake "Burnout"
blake@norcalpgr.org
Friday October 18, 2019 at 10:30 pm
Vietnam Veteran, US Army, PGR-SVE, Alexander "Al" Mistal - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of United States Army SP/4 (E/4) Alexander "Al" Mistal have requested the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) to escort this veteran to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) in Igo, CA on Friday, October 18, 2019.
SP/4 Mistal served proudly and honorably from 1962 to 1965. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Expert M-1 Rifle, Expert 91 MM Mortar, and Expert 106 Recoilless Rifle. Al was stationed at Ft. Benning GA.
Al was a very proud member and regular honor rider with the Northern California Patriot Guard Riders/Shasta Veteran's Escort. He will be missed by all who know him.
Al's wife, Ginne, has requested Fred Loveland to transport the urn in his 1934 Ford to the NCVC. She may want to ride with Fred. Some family members will/may want to ride as passenger's on our motor cycles.
Stage: 1030, For Celebration of Life Service
1100: Celebration of Life.. at The Stirring, Catalyst Hall, 935 Industrial St, at the curb, just west of Churn Creek Rd/ Main Post Office
1200: Reception/Lunch
Stage for Escort: 1230
Briefing: 1245
KSU: 1300
NCVC Service: 1400
Chapel/Cremation
**This is an overlapping of back-to-back missions. We are requesting all escorts please attend, as we will need a few escorts to escort the earlier mission from Blair's, while most of the members who knew Al want to attend the Celebration of Life and thus cannot make the first mission. The riders on first mission WILL have time to return for second escort.
Robert V. Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday October 18, 2019 at 12:30 pm
US Air Force, Korean War Veteran, Kenneth Lamar Dill - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of United States Air Force Chief Master Sgt Kenneth Lamar Dill have requested the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) to escort this fallen veteran to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) in Igo, CA.
Chief Master Sgt Dill served honorably from 1952 to 1972 during the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Meal.
Stage: 1045 at Blair's, 5530 Mountain View Drive, Redding, CA 96003
Briefing: 1100
KSU: 1115
Service: 1230
Chapel/Cremation
Road/Ride Captains requested
Robert V. Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
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