The family of Patrick Metoyer, 84, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their hero on his final journey. It is our privilege to fulfill their request.
Patrick Metoyer became a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department in 1966 and retired in 1992 as a Detective 3. He received the Medal of Valor, the highest state award given to individual Police Officers and Firefighters who have distinguished themselves by bravery, heroism, or other outstanding meritorious actions beyond the normal demands of protection service.
His pastimes included woodworking, golfing, and traveling. He also enjoyed making homemade biscuits with his family, a tradition that is carried on today.
Our hero is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Norma Metoyer; son, Patrick Metoyer, Jr, (also in law enforcement); four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brother David Metoyer, a Vietnam Purple Heart Combat Veteran, and sister, Donna Gonzalez. His brother, Michael Metoyer, preceded our hero in death: a casualty of war, 04/30/69, Purple Heart.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to the cemetery, approximately eight miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 16 OCTOBER 20251300: Stage St John Vianney, 1345 Turnbull Canyon Rd, Hacienda Heights, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CZzA9KgwJKNSYeg891330: Mission briefing.
1400: Flag line as hero is moved to the coach. KSU to Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2161 Fullerton Rd, Rowland Heights, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ovJGYh5J4TjXr6tE91430: Flag line and military honors at gravesite.
TOM BARRY
PGR California State Captain
casc@patriotguard.org
(714) 206-1227You do not have to be a veteran or ride a motorcycle to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). (cage)Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage. 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 cemetery speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
