PGR - Staff Sargent Wayne Keith Hepple Hollister

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PGR was asked to escort a fallen veteran and it was a honor to be there, and thank you for asking!  

The mission:  The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to form a Flag line and Escort Wayne Keith Heppler to his final resting place. Wayne was in the Air Force for 4 years and was a Staff Sargent.

This is unusual, as I did the same, 4 years USAF and made E-5 SSgt.  You must not miss a promotion cycle to do this. 

So I had to make this mission, and headed down 101 and what do I see south of Morgan Hill?  Buzz and Mike J,  so I Joined behind them.   

The fog was over south Gilroy, the normal trough, and I thought it would be cool and planned on a sweater under my mesh jacket, but Buzz was in short sleeves and I thought, why not.  It was not that bad, and got a lot warmer the east'er we went. 

OK, not our meet place, but Panak stopped here and everyone else did too.

Another shot of the members, IIRC, we had 10 scoots with one 2-up and one cage for a total of 12.  Great showing and thank you all for riding!!! 

While we were at the stop, a car stopped and asked if we were the riders, and it was Wayne's daughter.  She led us up to their home.

Getting parked and ready for the escort.

Wayne lived in a very pretty place, a nice overview and we were up a ways. Getting ready for the flag line to the car.

Panak did his normal great job and got us there safe and a good run.  From the rear of the escort.

Another shot.  Flag poles being put together center right.

The family gathering for the service.

A view from the front of the escort.

A successful mission, all safe, and God Bless family and friends during this sad time of passing.  Please celebrate the good life lived.