The family of SPC Arthur Lee Narmi has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his journey to his final resting place for military honors. It will be our honor and privilege to do so.
Arthur was born on 02 September 1937 and took his final breath on 24 December 2019 at the age of 82.
Arthur enlisted into the US Army in 08 August 1960 and served during the Vietnam Era in Korea. He was discharged 07 August 1966 with the rank of SPC. He received the following Awards serving our country: Sharpshooter Rifle, Marksman Pistol and the Good Conduct ribbon.
After his discharge, Arthur became a respiratory therapist. He liked drinking coffee and sitting in his recliner. He was a big Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Arthur also enjoyed dressing up every Christmas as Santa Claus, and driving around the neighborhood giving candy canes and wishing everyone in his community a Merry Christmas.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Lois, and his living siblings, John and Catherine. There are also five living children, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family has requested an accompaniment from the funeral home to Riverside National Cemetery. Please bring your big flags if you have any.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to Riverside National Cemetery, approx 45 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
Time table for Friday, 17 Jan 20200745 - Stage at Funeraria Del Angel Mortuary, 2425 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801
https://goo.gl/maps/pkk7ZGfTzjgv5X3h60800 - Mission briefing
0815 - Flag Line as hero brought to coach
0830 - KSU To Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/XYY3pZa4CXxD81veA1015 - Est. arrival at RNC (Staging Area #2 for family; Staging #8 for PGR)
1030 - KSU to Shelter for Flag line and Military Honors
R/C David Grubb
So.Cal. PGR Ride Captaindairymandave722510@gmail.com
714 - 853 - 0410
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. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
