2026 Current PGR Missions

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




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Monday August 24, 2026 at 11:00 am
U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran, Sgt., Guy Gwen Mills - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of U.S. Army Sgt. Guy Gwen Mills have requested an escort from the
Patriot Guard Riders from Lawncrest Chapel in Redding, CA to the
Northern California Veterans Cemetery, in Igo, CA.

Sgt. Mills served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 with service in Korea
and served as a Machinist / Wheeled Vehicle Repairman.

He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal,
National Defense Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.

Staging: 0930 at Lawncrest Chapel, 1522 E. Cypress, Redding, Ca
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, Ca. Casket/ Memorial Building
Family requests Fred Loveland's Carriage

John Severson, Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496
johnseverson@gmail.com

Tuesday August 25, 2026 at 11:30 am
U S Army Veteran, Eliseo C. Vasquez - Hollister, CA

About the Mission:
Eliseo C. Vasquez, a longtime resident of Hollister, California, United States Army veteran, devoted husband and father, musician, and member of American Legion Post 69, passed away on August 7, 2026, just weeks before his 90th birthday.

Eliseo was born on September 19, 1936, in Coahuila, Mexico. At a young age, he left Mexico for San Antonio, Texas, where he was raised and attended school. He later came to California as a young man and made Hollister his home in 1956. In 1959, Eliseo began working for Gentry in Gilroy. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the United States Army. His employer held his job for him while he answered his country's call to service. Eliseo served on active duty in the Army from 1959 to 1961, followed by four years in the Army Reserve. He completed basic training at Fort Ord and was assigned to missile artillery. He served with Battery C, 3rd Missile Battalion, 1st Artillery, in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area as part of the Army's air-defense mission during the Cold War. Eliseo served at a Nike missile battery, initially working with the radar system before becoming an officer's driver. As a driver, he transported senior officers and traveled regularly between the battery's separate control and missile sites. He remembered his Army years fondly and particularly enjoyed his time as a driver.

Following his active military service, Eliseo returned to California and to Gentry, where he built a remarkable career spanning approximately 40 years. He worked for the company from 1962 until his retirement in 2000, in addition to his time there before entering the Army. Through hard work and determination, Eliseo learned all aspects of the business and was eventually promoted to supervisor. Recognizing his abilities, the company paid for him to further his education. He attended Gavilan College at night, studying accounting while continuing to work. His dedication was recognized on more than one occasion when he was honored as Employee of the Year. While Eliseo took pride in his military service and his career, family was at the center of his life. He married his beloved wife at the age of 18 after the two met in Colorado. Eliseo and his wife shared 58 years of marriage and built a life and family together. They were the parents of five children. Eliseo and his wife experienced the profound loss of their son Robert, who passed away in 1973 at the age of 15. Eliseo took great pride in watching his family grow. He was a loving grandfather to his eight grandchildren. He was also blessed with ten great-grandchildren. Eliseo is also remembered with love by numerous nieces and nephews, along with his extended family, friends, fellow veterans, and members of American Legion Post 69.

Eliseo and his wife enjoyed traveling together, particularly visiting family in Texas and Mexico. They also enjoyed trips to Reno, where Eliseo was known to enjoy a little gambling and a good time. Music was another important part of Eliseo's life. His father was a musician, and Eliseo continued that family tradition. He played both the violin and guitar and at one time had his own band. Music provided him with enjoyment throughout his life and was one of the many ways he enjoyed spending time with others.

Those who knew Eliseo will also remember his willingness to help people. He believed in lending a hand when someone needed it, and that generosity toward others was an important part of the way he lived his life. His military service remained a source of pride throughout his life. As a member of American Legion Post 69 in Hollister, Eliseo continued the fellowship and camaraderie he shared with his fellow veterans.

Eliseo lived a long and full life - nearly 90 years marked by service to his country, devotion to his family, decades of hard work, music, travel, friendship, and helping others. He will be remembered as a soldier and veteran, a hardworking and respected employee, a musician, a Legionnaire, a friend, and, most importantly, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He leaves behind a family, a community of friends, and fellow veterans who will remember him with love, gratitude, and respect.
May he rest in peace.

Primary Staging Details:
August 25, 2026 -- 11:30 AM at
Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Family Funeral Home
870 San Benito St
Hollister, California 95023

Ride Captain:
Larry Earl
llearl1@att.net
408-234-1276

Instructions:
At staging, please arrive quietly, as Chapel services will be in progress when you arrive.
KSU time: 12:00 PM
Destination: Calvary Cemetery, 1100 Hillcrest Rd, Hollister, CA 95023
Service time: 12:20 PM
At the family’s request, all riders are warmly invited to join the reception at the
Veterans Hall following the burial service for a celebration of Eliseo's life.

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 August 27, 2026 at 8:00 am
American Heroes, Veterans - Sparks / Fernley, NV

About the Mission:
Our American Heroes, who are fallen veterans will be honored.

Primary Staging Details:
August 27, 2026 -- 8:00 AM at
Alamo Casino and Travel Center
1950 Greg Street
Sparks, Nevada 89431

Ride Captain:
Bob Oritz
775-772-4633
bobby99993@yahoo.com

Instructions:
Those leaving Reno/Sparks wishing to ride or drive as a group.
After a short briefing, 8:10 AM, plan on departing the Alamo Casino and Travel Center.
The Service will take place at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, NV

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:
August 27, 2026 -- 8:30 AM at
Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery, follow the circumference road to the
North side of the property, behind the wall 14 Veterans Way
Fernley, NV 89408

Ride Captain:
Bob Ortiz
775-772-4633
bobby99993@yahoo.com

Instructions:
Briefing: 8:45 AM
Depart: 8:55 AM, we will depart on foot to join the 9:00 AM, service

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 August 28, 2026 at 11:00 am
U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, Pvt., Stephen Jude Woodworth - Redding / Igo, CA

The family of U.S. Army Pvt. Stephen Jude Woodworth have requested an escort from the
Patriot Guard Riders from Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding, Ca
to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, in Igo, Ca.

Pvt. Woodworth served in the US Army from 1965 to 1969 with service in Vietnam and served
as a Helicopter Door Gunner. He was shot down and injured. He was awarded the National Defense Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ Device/60,
2 Purple Hearts, and 2 Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Missing In America Project.

Staging: 0930 at Allen and Dahl, 2655 Eureka Wy, Redding, Ca
Briefing: 0945
KSU: 1000
Service: 1100 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, Ca.
Urn/ Memorial Building

John Severson,
Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496

Friday September 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
9-11 Remembrance Ceremony - Redding, CA

The Patriot Guard Riders of the Shasta Veterans Escort have been invited to attend
and stand in honor of the Fire and Police first responders who gave the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Stage: 0615 at Bechelli Ln at Grove St. (Just N. of Cypress)
KSU: 0635 To Big Flag on N. Bechelli Ln.
Ceremony: 0700

John Severson
530-227-0496

Friday September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, SP4, Donald Carl Grimsman - Anderson / Igo, CA

The family of U.S. Army SP4 Donald Carl Grimsman have requested an escort from
the Patriot Guard Riders from Allen and Dahl Funeral Home in Anderson, Ca to the
Northern California Veterans Cemetery, in Igo, Ca.

SP4 Grimsman served in the US Army from 1965 to 1967 with service in Vietnam.
Upon release from active duty he was assigned to the Army Reserves from 1967-1971.

He was awarded the Aircraft Crewman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal,
Sharpshooter Badge, M-14, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Air Medal.

Staging: 0900 at Allen and Dahl, 2030 Howard St, Anderson, Ca
Briefing: 0915
KSU: 0930
Service: 1100 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, Ca.
Casket/ Memorial Building
Family requests Fred Loveland's Carriage

John Severson,
Assistant State Captain
530-227-0496
johnseverson615@gmail.com

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

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