Husky Memorial Monument for John Alkema

October 25th 2020

Description

It was posted some months back that John "JKA" Alkema passed away after battling cancer for about 2 years. His wife Linda has postponed an official memorial until it can be done safely, but has agreed to a small gathering to dedicate a memorial to John in the desert.

Bruce donated a fire hydrant. Dan donated a steel plate for a plaque, and welded some posts on the hydrant. I had everything sand blasted, powder coated, and engraved. A neighbor helped me set the base with steel and concrete. But, the original event was delayed due to high desert temperatures.

We should bring easy ups and chairs. Bring whatever you think John would have wanted you to drink. Linda will provide lunch. Since we will be in the desert, feel free to add other events that work this in.

The Husky Memorial is a little north of Kramer Junction.

Run Checklist

Always Required

  • HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
  • Full-Sized Spare Tire
  • Seat Belts
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery Tiedown
  • Working Brakes
  • Tow Straps
  • Tow Points

Additional Notes

Car must be OK with gravel.

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 1

Difficulty Level: 1

Trail Rating 1 Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
Trail Rating 2 Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
Trail Rating 3 Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
Trail Rating 4 Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
Trail Rating 5 Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ Kramer Junction Roadhouse

By popular demand, I will be leading a caravan from Orange County to Kramer Junction. Those who wish to join us should be at

Junipero Serra South Park & Ride

30851 Rancho Viejo Rd

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, US

Be there by 8:45.

Otherwise, meet us at Kramer Junction at 11:30 am. I suggest being in or around the Roadhouse Restaurant, on the right side of northbound 395, before the first stop light.

from there:

North on US-395 N, 13.7 mi
Right onto Fremont Peak Rd, 3.8 mi
Slight left (45 degrees), 4.4 mi
Keep right at fork, 0.8 mi
Continue straight onto Anna Quinns Way, 2.4 mi
Continue straight, 5.9 mi

GPS : 35.21585 -117.31765

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