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Thursday April 25, 2024 at 7:15 am
Short Notice, Honor Mission: US Army, WWII Veteran, Korean War Veteran, POW/MIA, Erik F. Yde - San Francisco, CA
About the Mission:
US Army Captain Yde was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Headquarters Battery, 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 12, 1951 and died while a prisoner on June 30, 1951. His remains were identified on June 22, 2023.
Primary Staging Details:
April 25, 2024 -- 7:15 AM at
San Francisco Airport / Southfield Checkpoint,
(Just North of) 12 S McDonnel Rd,
San Francisco, California 94128
Ride Captain:
Henk Zantman
bayarea.pgr@gmail.com
(925) 997-5061
Steve Repetto
steven.ro@comcast.net
(408) 482-1537
Instructions:
Directions to SFO / Southfield Checkpoint,
Take U.S. 101 North.
Take Millbrae Avenue exit
Head east towards the Bay
When the street ends near the Bay, make a left turn onto McDonnell Road, taking you northbound.
McDonnell Road runs between 101 and is adjacent to the airfield.
There are 2 arterial stop signs. When you reach the 2nd stop sign that also has a
"South Field Checkpoint" sign, turn right, east/towards the airfield.
You will arrive at a guard shack (the small second building). The guard will tell you where to park/stage.
KSU: Estimated at 9:00 AM at
Destination: Funeral home in Walnut Creek AM
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
Thursday April 25, 2024 at 11:00 am
U S Army Veteran, PFC Eugene David Colbert - Palo Cedro / Igo, CA
The family of United States Army PFC Eugene David Colbert have requested an escort
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
PFC Colbert served honorably from 1950 to 1952.
Stage: 0915 at Allen and Dahl,
21853 Honor Court,
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
Briefing: 0930
KSU: 0945
Service: 1100 Chapel/Casket
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday April 26, 2024 at 11:00 am
U S Navy, Korean War Veteran, SN Cornelio "G" Garcia - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy, Korean War Veteran, SN Cornelio "G" Garcia, have requested an escort to the
Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
SN Garcia served honorably from 1951 to 1955 aboard the USS Golle DD494 in Korea. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Korean War Service Medal, China Service Medal and the Korean President Unit Citation.
Stage: 0930 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 2600 Shasta View Dr
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel/Casket
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 1:15 pm
Honor Mission: U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, Larry Ross - San Jose, CA
About the Mission:
Mr. Ross served his country with pride and honor in Vietnam. He was not drafted but volunteered to go. Specialist Ross served In Country from 15 January 1968 through 9 January 1969. Larry survived the Tet Offensive, and the May counter offensive. His unit was responsible for communications. He fought a valiant fight against Cancer (Agent Orange Exposure).
Larry Ross was a Christian man who loved the Lord and his country. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He will surely be missed but never forgotten.
Military Awards and Achievements MOS:
Tactical Microwave Systems Repairer
Awards and Medals:
National Defense Service medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Overseas Service Bar
Sharpshooter Badge M-14
Expert Shooter Badge M-16
Good Conduct Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Master Instructor Badge
Primary Staging Details:
April 30, 2024 -- 1:15 PM at
Chevron Station,
1747 N First St,
San Jose, California 95112
Ride Captain:
Roland "Chappi" Garza
chappi2008@gmail.com
(408) 439-4403
Richard Linan
richlinan@hotmail.com
(408) 839-8009
Instructions:
Briefing 1:30 PM at
Staging location: Chevron Station, 1747 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112
KSU time: 2:00 PM
KSU location: Calvary Christian Fellowship, 1175 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA. 95118
Don’t forget your Flags
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 May 3, 2024 at 11:00 am
U S Navy, Korean War Veteran, PO/3 Edgar Allen Scoville - Cottonwood / Igo, CA
The family of United States Navy, Korean War Veteran, PO/3 Edgar Allen Scoville, have requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
PO/3 Scoville served honorably from 1952 to 1956 with duty in Korea aboard the USS Shangri-La CV/CVA/CVS-38 Essex Class Aircraft Carrier. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal, China Occupation Medal and Republic of Korea Service Medal.
Stage: 0945 at N. Cottonwood Elementary School, Gas Point Rd
Briefing: 1000
KSU: 1015
Service: 1100 Shelter/Urn
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday May 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm
U S Navy, WWII and Korean War Veteran, SF1/DV Stanley Jesse Douglass - Redding / Igo, CA
The family of Stanley Jesse Douglass, United States Navy SF1/DV, have requested an escort to the
Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
SF1-DV Douglass served honorably from 1946 to 1976, 30 years in both and Korea. He served aboard the USS Spinx ARL/24, USS Hector AR/7, USS Ajax AR/6, USS Neches TAO/47, USS Skylark ASR/20. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, WWII China Service Medal, Korean War service Medal w/1 Bronze Star, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Stage: 1230 at Lawncrest, 1522 E. Cypress Ave, Redding 96002
Briefing: 1245
KSU: 1300
Service: 1400 Chapel/Urn
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm
U S Army Veteran, PVT E/2 Neil Girard Ross - Palo Cedro / Cottonwood, CA
The family of United States Army Veteran, PVT E/2 Neil Girard Ross,
have requested an escort to the Cottonwood Cemetery.
PVT Ross served in the Army National Guard from 1961 to 1967 with duty at Ft. Ord, CA.
He was a Light Weapons Infantryman and shot Sharpshooter M1 Garand.
Stage: 1130 at Allen and Dahl, 21853 Honor Court, Palo Cedro
Briefing: 1145
KSU: 1200
Service: 1300 In ground/Casket
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Friday May 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm
U S Army Veteran, SP/4 Leonard James Jacobsen - Palo Cedro / Igo, CA
The family of United States Army Veteran, SP/4 Leonard James Jacobsen, have requested an escort
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.
SP/4 Jacobsen served honorably from 1981 to 1984.
He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Stage: 1215 at Allen and Dahl, 21853 Honor Court, Palo Cedro
Briefing: 1230
KSU: 1250
Service: 1400 Chapel/Urn
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Sunday May 26, 2024 at 1:00 pmEVENT; Lawncrest Memorial Service - Redding, CA
Lawncrest Memorial Park has requested the PGR/SVE to assist with their Memorial Day Service on Sunday May 26, 2024.
Wear Uniform for Flag line/Taps.
Stage: 1220 at 1522 East Cypress St., Lawncrest Memorial Park
Briefing: 1240
Service: 1300
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
Monday May 27, 2024 at 10:00 amNCVC Memorial Day Ceremony - Igo, CA
The Northern California Veterans Cemetery have requested the PGR assist with parking for their Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27, 2024. It would be great for arrival to be at 8:30 am so everyone is in position and ready to go.
Help is needed with Golf cart driving as well, contact Bob if interested in that.
Stage: 0830
Ceremony: 1000
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvpr...@yahoo.com
Friday May 31, 2024 at 11:00 am
U S Air Force Veteran, Captain O/3 Roy Frank "Pete" Peters III - Palo Cedro / Igo, CA
The family of United States Air Force Veteran, Captain O/3 Roy Frank "Pete" Peters III, have requested an escort
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery.
Captain Peters served honorably from 1964 to 1969 with duty in Little Rock AR and Jacksonville AK.
Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 21853 Honor Ct, Palo Cedro
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel/Urn
Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com
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