2026 Current PGR Missions

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




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Thursday June 25, 2026 at 7:40 am
Unclaimed American Heroes - Sparks / Fernley, NV

About the Mission:
Our fallen veterans who are American Heroes, are honored.
The service will take place at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Fernley, NV.

Primary Staging Details:
June 25, 2026 -- 7:40 AM at
Alamo Casino and Travel Center, West end, pkg lot
1950 Greg Street
Sparks, Nevada 89408

Ride Captain:
Jim Sturm
775-750-6208
jamessturmsr@gmail.com

Instructions:
Brief and KSU: 7:50 AM
Those leaving Reno, Sparks wishing to ride or drive as a group plan
on departing the Alamo Casino and Travel Center at 7:50 AM

Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Stage 2 Details:
June 25, 2026 -- 9:00 AM at
Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, behind North Wall
14 Veterans Way
Fernley, NV 89408

Ride Captain:
Jim Sturm
775-750-6208
jamessturmsr@gmail.com

Instructions:
Brief: 8:50 AM
KSU: 9:00 AM, depart from the wall

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: James E. Sturm
Nevada Assistant State Captain

Friday June 26, 2026 at 7:00 am
U S Army Veteran, SFC, Frederick Martin Partenach - Livermore / Dixon, CA

About the Mission:
Frederick Martin Partenach, of Cicero, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2026, at 82.
He was born on December 21, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois.

Frederick entered the Regular Army on May 24, 1965, and completed basic training at Fort Gordon, Georgia, that fall. Trained as a Radio Teletype Operator, he served overseas with the Eighth Army, during the DMZ conflict. He returned to the United States and transferred to the Army Reserve in early 1967.

Frederick returned to active duty on November 1, 1976, and went on to serve with U.S. Army forces in Europe. Over his career he specialized in military communications, qualifying as a Tactical Telecommunications Center Operator and a Communications Systems Supervisor, and he spent nearly nine years stationed overseas. He rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class.

After a career that spanned from 1965 to 1988, Frederick retired from the Army on February 29, 1988, with an honorable discharge, for length of service. A Cold War era veteran who served in Korea during the DMZ conflict, he was awarded the following during his years in uniform: Army Commendation Medal; Good Conduct Medal (6th award); National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea); Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon (4 awards); NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3 awards); Marksman Badge (Rifle, M-16)

Primary Staging Details:
June 26, 2026 -- 7:00 AM
Callaghan Mortuary
3833 East Ave
Livermore, California 94550

Ride Captain:
Mark Bish
510-289-0655
mark_bish@comcast.net

Instructions:
KSU: 8:00 AM, to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620
Target arrival: 10:00 AM
Service: 10:30 AM
Flag line: as 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 10, 2026 at 11:00 am
U S Army, Vietnam Veteran, Major, Billy John Warren - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of United States Army Major Billy John Warren have requested
an escort to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, CA.

Major Warren served as a aircraft mechanic, helicopter pilot, and pilot instructor
during the years 1956-1976. After completing OCS and graduating with honors,
he served in Vietnam as a combat helicopter pilot and was shot down once.

Major Warren was awarded the Overseas Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry,
Bronze Star x2, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device, and 22 Air Medals.

Stage: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2655 Eureka Wy, Redding
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Casket / Memorial Bldg

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

Remember . . .
"It's about the Veteran's
and their families.."
NOT about Personalities,
Clubs or Bike Models . . .

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