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.
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Saturday October 24, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Marine Corps Veteran, Law Enforcement, Ovid Luttrell Holmes Jr. - Crockett / Porta Costa, CA
About the Mission:
Military Service...
Corporal Ovid Luttrell Holmes Jr. served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from September 1959 to June 1964. He entered active service in San Francisco as a Private and completed four years and nine months of active service, including more than two years of foreign and/or sea service. Upon the expiration of his enlistment, he was honorably transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve. During his service, Corporal Holmes held military specialty 2533, Radio Telegraph Operator. He completed Radio Telegraph Operators, Airborne, and SCUBA courses. His decorations and badges included the Navy-Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia, Good Conduct Medal (First Award), Rifle M-14 Sharpshooter Badge, and Pistol Cal. .45 Expert Badge.
Law Enforcement Service...
Mr. Holmes served with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department from February 1972 through March 2000, a law-enforcement career of more than 28 years during which he attained the rank of Captain. His assignments included patrol, undercover narcotics, the Street Drug Task Force in Richmond, SWAT service as a sniper and later a team leader, and criminal intelligence. He also served as Director of the Office of Emergency Services and as chief of the county hospital’s Public Safety Office. From June 1990 through June 1996, he served as Chief of Police for the City of San Ramon, where he was responsible for all aspects of police services and emphasized involving officers in the department’s development and efforts to improve service to the community.
Primary Staging Details:
October 24, 2026 -- 11:00 AM at
Crockett fuel & market
1245 Pomona St
Crockett, California 94525
Ride Captain:
Henk Zantman
bayarea.pgr@gmail.com
925-997-5061
Instructions:
ARC: David Fliehr
acftfliehr@yahoo.com
925-518-3939
KSU time: 11:15 AM at
Destination: Port Costa School, 1 Plaza Del Hambre, Port Costa, CA 94569
Target arrival time: 11:30 AM
Service time: 11:45 AM
We will form a flag line while Military Honors are rendered.
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
Sunday October 25, 2026 at 3:15 pm
Welcome Home Honor Flight Nevada - Reno, NV
About the Mission:
The Patriot Guard will hold a flag line to greet and welcome
home our Veterans after Their Honor Flight Trip. #1745
Primary Staging Details:
October 25, 2026 -- 3:15 PM at
Reno-Tahoe internotional Airport
2001 Plumb Lane
Reno, Nevada 89502
Ride Captain:
Tony Jacovino
botza@aol.com
702-683-3745
Instructions:
We will meet at the bottom of the escalators and
hold a flag line to welcome them home.
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 State Captain
Monday October 26, 2026 at 9:30 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, Michael Louis Ehlerding - Anderson / Igo, CA
About the Mission:
Sgt Michael Ehlerding served from 1966-1968, with duty in Vietnam as a Supply Truck Driver.
He received: the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal;
Vietnam Campaign Medal; and was Marksman-Rifle.
Primary Staging Details:
October 26, 2026 -- 8:00 AM at
Anderson VFW Hall
3210 W Center St
Anderson, California 96007
Ride Captain:
John Severson
530-227-0496
Instructions:
Briefing: 8:15 AM
KSU: 8:25 AM, '34 Ford requested, if not available, motorcycle carry.
Service: 9:30 AM, Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, CA, Chapel
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
________________________________________
Submitted by: John Severson
California Assistant State Captain
Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 12:30 pm
U S Navy Veteran, Tom Murray Arnold - Reno, NV
About the Mission:
Tom Murray Arnold Honorably serviced his country in the US Navy from Jan 1958
and retired as a Recruit Company Commander (AVCM E9) in June 1988.
Primary Staging Details:
October 27, 2026 -- 12:30 PM at
Masonic Memorial Gardens
437 Stoker AVE
Reno, Nevada 89503
Ride Captain:
Tony Jacovino
botza@aol.com
702-683-3745
Instructions:
12:45 pm briefing.
The service starts at 1:00 pm.
We will hold a flag line for the Military Honor Guard Service and religious service
We were asked to present 3 remaining flags to other siblings after the
Honor guard is done presenting theirs.
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 State Captain
Friday October 30, 2026 at 11:00 am
US Navy Veteran, Petty Officer Third Class, Clayton Ray Hixon - Anderson / Igo, CA
The family of US Navy Petty Officer Third Class Clayton Ray Hixon has requested
an escort, from Allen and Dahl in Anderson, to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery.
Petty Officer Hixon served from 1958 -1962 on the USS Ranger CVA-61. He was deployed
3 times to the Far East. While in the South China Sea, they launched the first airstrikes into Vietnam.
He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (2X).
Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl Funeral Home, 2030 Howard St. Anderson, Ca
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 0955
Service: 1100 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd Igo, Ca
John Severson
530-227-0496
**Following our morning escort mission on Friday October 30 we will hold a
Safety Meeting / Pizza Lunch for all Escort Riders, Honor Riders, Tail Gunners,
and Escort Passengers, as well as Cemetery Flagline members.
DATE: Friday, October 30
LOCATION: Round Table Pizza, 2808 McMurray Dr, Anderson, Ca
(one block south of Adams Cremations)
TIME: 12-2 pm
Tuesday November 3, 2026 at 11:00 am
US Army Veteran, SP4 Larry Nathan Winton - Palo Cedro / Igo, CA
The family of US Army SP4 Larry Nathan Winton has requested an escort
from the Patriot Guard Riders from Allen and Dahl Funeral Home, Palo Cedro,
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, Ca.
SP4 Winton was a Structure Specialist / Engineer. His unit constructed
fuel pipelines up the coast of Vietnam off the Gulf of Tonkin. He was
awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and shot
Marksman Rifle.
Stage: 0915 at Allen and Dahl Funeral Home, 21853 Honor Ct, Palo Cedro,
Briefing: 0930
KSU: 0945
Service: 1100 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd., Igo, Ca
John Severson
530-227-0496
Sunday November 8, 2026 at 11:00 am
Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade - Pleasanton, CA
About the Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders will participate in the 29th Annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade in Pleasanton. This year’s theme, “Student Veterans,” recognizes the men and women who have served our nation and are continuing their journeys through education, bringing their experience, dedication, and leadership to classrooms and communities.
This parade is a wonderful opportunity to join the residents of the Tri-Valley in saying “Thank You” to all of our veterans and celebrating their service. Please join us for this proud community tradition, and decorate your bike or cage in red, white, and blue to show your support!
Primary Staging Details:
November 8, 2026 -- 11:00 AM at
Chevron
1875 Valley Ave
Pleasanton, California 94566
Ride Captain:
Henk Zantman
henk.zantman@bayareapgr.org
925-997-5061
Instructions:
KSU time: 11:15 AM
Destination: Parade staging area
Parade start time: 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 November 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
US Navy, Vietnam Veteran, Fire Control Technician 3rd Class, Richard Delmon Bachus - Palo Cedro / Igo, CA
The family of US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Richard Delmon Bachus has
requested an escort from the Patriot Guard Riders. The route is from Allen and Dahl
Funeral Home in Palo Cedro, to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, Ca.
FCT Richard Bachus served from 1968-1974, first aboard the USS Guam, an amphibious
assault ship on the East Coast. Following that he served 2 1/2 tours on the USS Mauna Kea,
an ammunition ship, replenishing ammunition to the 7th Fleet in the South China Sea and
the Gulf of Tonkin. He received the National Defense Service Medal with 1 star,
Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Stage: 1215 at Allen & Dahl Funeral Home, 21853 Honor Ct, Palo Cedro, Ca
Briefing: 1230
KSU: 1245 3 Urns / Shelter / Family requests 34 Ford
Service: 1400
John Severson
530-227-0496
Sunday November 11, 2026 at 10:15 am
San Jose Veterans Day Parade - San Jose, CA
About the Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders will participate in San Jose’s 107th Annual Veterans Day Parade, presented by the Military Officers Association of America Silicon Valley Chapter with support from the City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, and community partners. As the largest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, this proud tradition brings the community together to honor all who have served and those who continue to serve our nation.
Please join us as we ride in gratitude for their service, and decorate your bike or cage in red, white, and blue to help carry the spirit of the day. Following the parade, we will gather at the Veterans Memorial Wall to remember those who have passed and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Primary Staging Details:
November 11, 2026 -- 10:15 AM at
Chevron
1747 N First St
San Jose, California 95112
Ride Captain:
Henk Zantman
henk.zantman@bayareapgr.org
925-997-5061
Instructions:
KSU time: 11:15 AM
Destination: Parade staging area
Service time: 12:00 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
Friday December 4, 2026 at 9:30 am
US Navy, Vietnam Veteran, Petty Officer 3rd Class, Operations Specialist ,Jerry Milton Dalrymple - Ono / Igo, CA
The family of US Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class / Operations Specialist Jerry Milton Dalrymple
has requested an escort. The route is from the Ono Grange, 11920 Platina Rd, in Ono, Ca
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, Ca.
Petty Officer Dalrymple served in the Navy from 1969-1975 with deployment to Vietnam.
He served on river boats as a Radio Operator/Radarman. He received the National Defense Service Medal,
Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
Stage: 0815 at Ono Grange, 11920 Platina Rd, Ono, Ca (6 mi. W. of Cemetery)
Briefing: 0830
KSU: 0845
Service: 0930 at Urn / Chapel / Parade Lap / '34 Ford Requested
John Severson
530-225-0496
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