2026 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 March 13, 2026 at 9:30 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, James Gordon "Bo" Gritz - Jean, NV

About the Mission:
LTC Gritz began his military career enlisting in 1957. He later attended Officer Candidate School. During the Vietnam War, Gritz commanded detachment "B-36" of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He was also a highly skilled pilot. After six years in Vietnam, Gritz served in a variety of assignments, including commanding Special Forces in Latin America from 1975 to 1977, serving as a Desk Officer for the Middle East, and acting as Chief of Congressional Relations for the Defense Security Agency (International Security Affairs) in the Office of the United States Secretary of Defense from 1977 to 1979. He retired in 1979 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. LTC Gritz' is considered one of the most highly decorated Special Forces soldiers. His distinguished career includes being awarded the Silver Star x3, Legion of Merit x2, Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star x4, Purple Heart x2, Air Medal x26.

Primary Staging Details:
March 13, 2026 -- 9:30 AM at
Chevron (Terribles) Station, Jean, NV 89019
Exit 12, I-15 South. 22625 NV-161
Jean, Nevada 89019S

Ride Captain:
Stephen Parnes
snvpgr@gmail.com
702-280-9395

Instructions:
PGR Brief: 9:45 AM
Hearse Arrival by 10:00 AM
KSU: prior to 10:30 AM
ETA Sandy Valley Cemetery NLT 11:00 AM
Service Time: 11:30 AM
BRING LARGE BIKE FLAGS

The SNVPGR will escort the coach carrying LTC Gritz' remains and stand a flag line at the cemetery during his interment with full honors. PGR may be assisting members from Special Forces Chapter 51 as pallbearers to handle manually lowering his casket. Sandy Valley cemetery is a very rural, small town cemetery.

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: Stephen Parnes
Nevada Assistant State Captain

Friday March 13, 2026 at 9:30 am
U S Air Force, Korean & Vietnam Wars, Veteran, Kenneth Gentry - Pacific Grove / Seaside, CA

About the Mission:
Mr. Gentry served our country in uniform for 21 years, including deployments to Korea and Vietnam.

Primary Staging Details:
March 13, 2026 -- 9:30 AM at
The Paul Mortuary
390 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, California 93950

Ride Captain:
Steve Repetto
stevenrepetto@gmail.com
408-482-1537

Instructions:
KSU time: 10:00am
Destination: CCCVC, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955
Arrival time: 10:30am, 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.
________________________________________
Submitted by: Henk Zantman
California Assistant State Captain

Saturday March 14, 2026 at 12:30 pm
U S Army Veteran, PGR Member, Kenneth Scott - Lakeport, CA

About the Mission:
Mr. Ken Scott was born in Hayward and lived most of his life in the East Bay. He entered the Army National Guard in 1974, where he trained as an Automobile Mechanic. He also qualified as a sharpshooter with the M16 rifle and as an expert with the grenade. He was honorably discharged as a Private (E-2) in 1976. Ken utilized what he learned in the Army in his civilian life, becoming both a long-haul and short-haul truck driver. Later in life, he owned his own landscaping and handyman business.

Ken’s passion in life was fishing; he always had at least two fishing poles in the back of his truck. Ken was involved in several veteran organizations, including Vet Connect, Patriot Guard Riders, the Military Funeral Honor Team and the Joy Maderios Veterans Museum. He was instrumental in establishing the Military Pinning Ceremony, in Lake County. He also repaired donated medical equipment to provide support to veterans in need.

Ken is survived by his three children, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his life partner.

Primary Staging Details:
March 14, 2026 -- 12:30 PM at
Along Shady Lane, just before entering Hartley Cemetery
2552 Hill Road East
Lakeport, California 95453

Ride Captain:
Patrick Prather
pratherpt@gmail.com
707-245-9323

Instructions:
Service: 1:00 PM

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 March 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, Sgt John Roger Shaver - Anderson / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army Sgt John Roger Shaver have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

Sgt Shaver served honorably from 1968 to 1971 with duty in Vietnam.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge,
Parachute Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.

Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St., Anderson
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel / Casket / Pallbearers Needed.

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Monday March 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Marine Corps Veteran, Lance Corporal, Jack A. Audino - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jack A. Audino have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

Lance Corporal Audino served honorably from 1963 to 1969.
He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and Shot Expert Rifle and Pistol.

Stage: 0930 at Lawncrest Chapel 1522 E. Cypress Ave Redding
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Shelter / Casket / Pallbearers requested.

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday March 24, 2026
Vietnam Veterans Healing Wall - Orland, CA

More Information to follow, as date gets closer.

Friday March 27, 2026 at 9:30 am
U S Air Force Veteran, A/3/C, George James Hoyt - Anderson / Igo, CA

The family of United States Air Force A/3/C George James Hoyt have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

A/3/C Hoyt served honorably from 1955 to 1959 with duty at Mt Laguna AFB, CA.

Stage: 0800 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St, Anderson
Briefing: 0815
KSU: 0830
Service: 0930

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yahoo.com

Friday April 3, 2026 at 11:00 am
United States Air Force A2C Roger Victor McClain - Anderson / Igo, CA

The family of United States Air Force A2C Roger Victor McClain, (AKA) Jay Roger Blain,
have requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

A2C McClain/Blane served honorably from 1956 to 1958.

Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard Street, Anderson.
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel/Urn

Bob Prosser
530 472-3350
bvprosser@yaho.com

Friday April 10, 2026 at 9:30 am
U S Army Veteran, Sgt 1st Class, and CHP Officer, Simon Daniel Hamann - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army Sgt 1st Class and CHP Officer Simon Daniel Hamann have requested an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA. Sgt 1st Class Hamann served as a California Highway Patrol Officer for 26 years.

Sgt 1st Class Hamann served honorably from 1988 to 1992 active duty and 1992 to 2002 in the Reserves. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal 2nd Award, Army Achievement Medal 3rd Award, Valorous Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal 2nd Award, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Bronze German Armed Forces Parachutist Badge.

Stage: 0930 at CHP North Division 2485 Sonoma St, Redding
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Chapel/Urn
Fred Loveland requested to transport Urn in his 34 Ford, weather permitting.

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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