The family of MSG Alma Louis Bradford has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend Military Honor of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Louis was born on 25 Jun 1932 and entered into Eternal Rest on 15 Jul 2019.
Louis had an extensive career in the Army serving 23 years in the infantry, from 1953 to 1976. He served in the Korean War and also the Vietnam War. In 1966 while serving in Vietnam he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received. He achieved the rank of Master Sergeant prior to his retirement from military service.
After his military career Louis worked at the Ontario Airport as a Skycap for American Airlines for over 20 years. He enjoyed meeting people in this career and was a people person his entire life. He enjoyed bowling, was a golfer and ham radio operator. He also loved to dance, be a DJ and entertain. He loved everyone and cherished his time with his fellow American Legion comrades.
Louis is survived by his wife Dorothy, 4 daughters Gaila, Renee, Mona and Evett. Siblings Barbara Ann Patton, James Paul and Bobby Joe Bradford along with 5 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
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 mortuary services to his final resting place, approx 43 miles. 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.
TIME TABLE FOR TUESDAY, 30 JULY 2019:1030 - Stage at Todd Mortuary, 570 N. Garey Ave Pomona, CA 91767 (Please arrive quietly as services will be ongoing)
https://goo.gl/maps/KzGEPndKheNXpYku71115 - Mission briefing
1130 - Flag Line as our hero is moved to the coach.
1200 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/n9FkMzsQdRrz28wy71300 - Arrive Riverside National Cemetery Staging Area 3 for family (Staging Area 8 for PGR)
1330 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honor
Note: Pall bearers will be needed.R/C Craig Lane “Jip-C” USMC
SoCal PGR Ride Captainbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
"There is no limit to the amount of good
you can do, if you don’t care who gets the
credit."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.
