2026 Current PGR Missions

www.NorCalPGR.org

Below are some of the current
upcoming NorCalPGR Missions...




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Monday July 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, Pfc., Kelvin Wray Braxton - Palo Cedro / Igo, CA

This is a notice to all LEO's within jurisdiction.
The family of United States Army Pfc. Kelvin Wray Braxton has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to provide escort from Allen and Dahl, Palo Cedro to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery on Monday July 13, 2026.

Pfc. Braxton served from 1970-1976 with service in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne. He earned the National Defene Service Medal, Parachute Badge, Sharpshooter Badge M-16, and was awarded the Purple Heart.

Stage: 0915 at Allen and Dahl, 21853 Honor Ct., Palo Cedro, CA
Briefing: 0930
KSU: 0950
Service: 1100

John Severson
530-227-0496
johnseverson@gmail.com

Monday July 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm
U S Army, Korean War Veteran, POW/MIA, George T. Hill - San Francisco, CA

About the Mission:
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that U.S. Army Cpl. George T. Hill, 18, of Los Angeles, who was killed during the Korean War, was accounted for July 9, 2025. Hill’s family recently received their full briefing on his identification, therefore, additional details on his identification can be shared.

Biography information provided by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, may be found here: Biography

Primary Staging Details:
July 13, 2026 -- 8:00 PM at
San Francisco Airport South Field Checkpoint
(Just North of) 12 S McDonnel Rd
San Francisco, California 94128

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

Instructions:
Description:
This mission announcement is for Mission 1:2 and covers the dignified transfer of CPL Hill,
including the airport arrival and escort to funeral home.
The funeral services for CPL Hill, will take place on July 15 and will be posted separately.

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

Tuesday July 14, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, SP-4, Robert Edward Quijada - Anderson, CA

The family of US Army SP-4 Robert Edward Quijada has requested an escort by
the Patriot Guard Riders (SVE) from Allen and Dahl, Anderson to the Anderson District Cemetery.

SP-4 Quijada served from 1969 -1971 which included a tour in Vietnam and the Battle of Hue.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Purple Heart.

Stage: 1015 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St., Anderson, CA
Briefing: 1030
KSU: 1045
Service: 1100 at Anderson District Cemetery, Cemetery Rd., Anderson, CA

Family has requested to use the carriage.

John Severson
530-227-0496
johnseverson615@gmail.com

Tuesday July 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm
U S Navy, Vietnam Veteran, Rodney G. White - Salinas / Seaside, CA

About the Mission:
To describe Rodney as a man of many hats would be an understatement. He lived more in one lifetime than most people could hope to experience in several. He was a Naval Aviator who proudly served his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, flying A-4 Skyhawks off aircraft carriers. He was an accomplished engineer for more than 40 years, a graduate of Cal Poly with two master's degrees, a flight instructor, an avid skydiver in his younger years, and a dedicated volunteer who spent nearly three decades serving at Laguna Seca Raceway.

After flying high-performance Jets in the military, Rodney developed a lifelong passion for speed. He loved fast cars, motorcycles, and hot rods. A former member of the Monterey Peninsula Corvette Club, he owned more Corvettes throughout his life than his family could count. Whether he was riding California highways on his motorcycle with friends, working on a hot rod, or showing off one of his prized vehicles at Cherries Jubilee, Rodney embraced every opportunity to enjoy life to its fullest.

Life tested Rodney many times. He survived motorcycle accidents, a plane crash, cancer, and multiple serious automobile accidents. One crash, when he was 70 years old, left doctors convinced he would not recover. Those doctors underestimated Rodney. Through determination, grit, and an extraordinary will to live, he fought his way back and made an almost complete recovery. That resilience defined him. He was physically and mentally tough, and never seemed willing to surrender to adversity.

Primary Staging Details:
July 14, 2026 -- 12:00 PM at
Exxon Gas Station
273 River Rd
Salinas, California 93905

Ride Captain:
Hy Libby
hlibby@sbcglobal.net
831-334-9964

Instructions:
From staging, the RC will lead the group to a the first part of the mission.
KSU time: 12:40 PM
Destination: CCCVC, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955
Target arrival time: 1:30 PM
Service time: 2:00 PM
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

Wednesday July 15, 2026 at 10:30 am
U S Army, Korean War Veteran, POW/MIA, George T. Hill - South San Francisco / San Bruno, CA

About the Mission:
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that U.S. Army Cpl. George T. Hill, 18,
of Los Angeles, who was killed during the Korean War, was accounted for July 9, 2025.

Hill’s family recently received their full briefing on his identification,
therefore, additional details on his identification can be shared.

Biography information provided by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency,
can be found here: Biography

Primary Staging Details:
July 15, 2026 -- 10:30 AM at
Garden Chapel Funeral Home
885 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, California 94080

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

Instructions:
Please arrive quietly, as Chapel services will be in progress.
KSU: 11:30 AM, to Golden Gate National Cemetery, 1300 Sneath Ln, San Bruno, CA 94066
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

Friday July 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
US Navy Veteran, E-4, Lewis C. Robinson - Anderson / Igo, CA

The family of US Navy E-4 Lewis C. Robinson has requested an escort
by the Patriot Guard Riders (SVE) from Allen and Dahl, Anderson,
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery.

E-4 Robinson served from 1976 -1981 which included aboard the USS Fort Fisher
and the Naval Resource and Personnel in New Orleans.
He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the C/Service Deployment Ribbon.

Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St., Anderson, CA
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100

John Severson
530-227-0496
johnseverenson615@gmail.com

Monday July 20, 2026 at 9:45 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, Alfred Negretti - Salinas / Seaside, CA

About the Mission:
Mr. Negretti served in uniform from 1967 to 1973, including a tour of duty in Vietnam.
He earned: the National Defense Service Medal; and the Overseas Service Medal.

Primary Staging Details:
July 20, 2026 -- 7:45 AM at
Chevron
1250 N Davis Rd
Salinas, California 93907

Ride Captain:
Hy Libby
831-334-9964
hlibby@sbcglobal.net

Instructions:
KSU: 8:15 AM, RC will lead the group to a private residence,
then enroute to CCCVC, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955
Target arrival: 9:00 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

Monday July 20, 2026 at 11:00 am
US Air Force Veteran, Sgt., William Ive McKinney - Anderson / Igo, CA

The family of US Air Force Sgt. William Ive McKinney have requested an escort
from the Patriot Guard Riders from Adams Cremation in Anderson
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

Sgt. McKinney served from 1949-1952 in Japan and Korea as a Senior Weather Observer.
He was awarded the Japanese Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He was a member of the Anderson VFW.

Staging: 0930 at Adams Cremation, 2951 McMurry Dr, Anderson, CA
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, CA.
Casket/Memorial Building

John Severson
530-227-0496

Monday July 20, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Mark Tramel - Marina / Seaside, CA

About the Mission:
Mr. Tramel served our country in uniform for a total of 14 years, including a tour of duty in Panama,
during Operation Just Cause. He earned: the Overseas Service Ribbon; and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal;
among other achievement ribbons and medals. He passed away in 2020, but due to restrictions during the COVID years,
the family was not able to gather and have him honored properly.

Primary Staging Details:
July 20, 2026 -- 12:15 PM at
Walmart Supercenter
150 Beach Rd
Marina, California 93933

Ride Captain:
Hy Libby
831-334-9964
hlibby@sbcglobal.net

Instructions:
From staging,
KSU: 12:45 PM, the RC will lead the group to a private residence.
Final destination: CCCVC, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955
Target arrival: 1:30 PM
Service: 2:00 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

Tuesday July 21, 2026 at 9:30 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, Master Sgt., Thomas Anthony Cuneo - Anderson / Igo, CA

The family of US Army Master Sgt. Thomas Anthony Cuneo have requested
an escort from the Patriot Guard Riders from Allen and Dahl Funeral Home
in Anderson, Ca to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery.

Master Sgt. Cuneo served 24 years including service in Vietnam.
His duty assignments were in medical supply and supply.
He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Army Commendation
Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expiditionary Medal, Presidential
Unit Citation, Valerous Unit Award, Professonal Development Ribbon,
Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/palm,
Vietnam Gallantry Unit Award, Vietnam Campaign Medal w 60 device,

Staging: 0800 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St. Anderson, Ca
Briefing: 0815
KSU: 0830
Service: 0930 Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, Ca.
Urn / Memorial Building

John Severson
530-227-0496

Sunday July 26, 2026 at 9:30 am
Wreath Laying at the California Korean War Memoria - Salinas / Hollister / Santa Nella, CA

About the Mission:
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when 75,000 North Korean soldiers poured over the 38th parallel into South Korea to impose communism on its neighbor.

The Korean War began at 4:30am on June 25, 1950, and ended on July 27, 1953. There are still more than 7,000 U.S. soldiers missing in action from the war. The Korean War took a heavy toll, up to a total of 5 million dead, wounded, or missing, and half of them civilians. There were 6.8 million American men and women who served during the Korean War period, from June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955. There were 54,200 American deaths during the period of hostilities (June 27, 1950-July 27, 1953). Of these, 33,700 were actual battle deaths. California suffered 2,611 casualties during the Korean War, which included both deaths and those missing in action.

On the 73rd anniversary of the designated “end of hostilities” we will ride to the California Korean War Memorial in Santa Nella at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery and place a wreath in honor of those California service members who are memorialized there.

Primary Staging Details:
July 26, 2026 -- 9:30 AM
American Legion Post 31
14 W Laurel Dr
Salinas, California 93906

Ride Captain:
Hy Libby
hlibby@sbcglobal.net
831-334-9964

Instructions:
KSU time: 10:00 AM
Destination: Chevron Casa de Fruta by CA-152, 10011 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA 95023
Target arrival time: 10:30 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.

Stage 2 Details:
July 26, 2026 -- 10:15 AM at
Chevron Casa de Fruta by CA-152
10011 Pacheco Pass Hwy
Hollister, CA 95023

Ride Captain:
Hy Libby
hlibby@sbcglobal.net
831-334-9964

Instructions:
KSU time: 10:45 AM
Final destination: San Joaquín Valley National Cemetery, 32053 McCabe Rd, Santa Nella, CA 95322
Target arrival time: 11:30AM
Service time: 11:40 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

Friday July 31, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, SP/4, Frank Martinez Banuelos - Palo Cedro / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army SP/4 Frank Martinez Banuelos have requested an
escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

SP/4 Banuelos served in the US Army from 1966-1968 with duty in Vietnam.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal.
He was a member of the Anderson VFW.

Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 21853 Honor Ct., Palo Cedro, Ca
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Urn / Memorial Bldg

John Severson
530-227-0496
johnseverson615@gmail.com

Monday August 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
U.S. Navy, WWII Veteran, AS/2C Gene William Millen "Bo" - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of U.S. Navy AS/2C Gene William Millen "Bo", age 101, has requested an escort
by the Patriot Guard Riders (SVE) on Friday, July 17, 2026 from Blairs Cremation, Redding to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery.

AS/2C Robinson served from 1943-1945 and was the last surviving sailor from the USS Hornet.
He was awarded Victory Ribbon, America Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Medal w 8 stars, Philippine Liberation Medal w 2 stars.

Stage: 0930 at Blairs Cremation, 5530 Mountain View Dr, Redding
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd., Igo, CA

John Severson
530-227-0496
johnseverson615@gmail.com

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