CPO Raymond Victorian passed away on Friday February 9th 2018 at the age of 83 in the city of Murrieta in the County of Riverside California.
Raymond was born in Holmwood Louisiana to Mitchell and Eva (Allison) Victorian on November 17, 1934 and was the eldest of five children. Raymond’s father passed away when he was in high school and he had to begin working at an early age to help support the family.
Chief Victorian joined the U.S. Navy in June of 1955 and served with United States Naval Construction Battalion (MCB3 and MCB5) better known as the Seabee’s. He was a Vietnam veteran serving two tours in Vietnam during the height of the conflict. Raymond retired from the U.S. Navy in November 1978 after serving 23 years at the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E-7), BUC (Builder Chief). During his time in the military he was awarded several Good Conduct awards, and also the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three Stars, and Combat Action Ribbon. While he traveled to several duty stations around the world, his family accompanied him to Port Hueneme California (their primary home), Providence. Rhode Island, Adak Alaska, and San Diego California during his years of service.
Raymond was a loving husband and father. He provided well for his family and gave them life experiences that defined them as a family and as individuals. Through his actions he instilled in his sons the meaning of respect, honesty, strength, and sacrifice. These traits defined him as a man and as a role model to guide and give his sons what was needed to go out into the world and live their lives.
Raymond is preceded in death by his mother, Eva, and brother and sister, Clarence and Esther. Raymond is survived by his wife of 62 years, Agnes, three sons, Raymond, Ronald, and Gary, and his brother and sister Howard Victorian and Rose Patterson. He has one grandson, Michael, and a great granddaughter, Mia. He is also survived by his good lifelong friends who served with him in the military, Leonard Valentine and Charles Williams.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday, 09 MAR 18:1315 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside CA 92518 (Staging area #1 for Family and Staging Area #8 for PGR members)
https://goo.gl/maps/B3EB8khndo321330 - Briefing
1400 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Dean (Deano/Gofer) Parker
So Cal Ride Captain909-732-7235
dean1951@Verizon.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.
