Patriot Guard Riders

The family of Kelvin Morgan Ritter has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to honor this American Hero; it will be our honor to do so.

Kelvin was born on 26 November 1961 and entered Eternal Rest on 23 July 2016.

Kelvin served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1980 to 1988 as a Machinery Technician. His duty stations included: Boot Camp in Alameda, Ca., Machine Tech Training, Yorktown, Va., and Reserve Duty at Terminal Island, Ca.

Kelvin was a CNC programmer and machinist for forty years. He and his wife owned their own business for twelve years.

Kelvin’s hobbies included surfing, snorkeling, riding motorcycles and quads, hiking, bicycle riding, playing baseball and watching hockey. He adored spending quality time with his family and friends. His favorite vacations were to Yosemite and Hawaii.

Kelvin is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. He is also leaves behind his mother, stepmother, grandchildren and close family members.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.

The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don’t forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.

Time Table for Friday 05 August 2016:

1000 – Stage at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 11150 Collet Ave., Riverside, CA https://goo.gl/maps/Paas3D4L1fJ2
1030 – Mission Briefing
1045 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1100 – KSU to Olivewood Memorial Park, 3300 Central Ave., Riverside, CA https://goo.gl/maps/wwWiWNsxycs
1130 – Proceed to assigned Gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors

RC: Michael ‘Joker” Courtright
714-321-3356
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net

You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.

Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.