Author Topic: Donald Rosamond, 71, USAF, Vietnam, Westlake Village, CA – 19 OCT 19  (Read 1275 times)

John Gretzinger

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The family of Sgt. Donald Rosamond, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his final military honors. It will be our honor and privilege to do so.

Donald Rosamond enlisted in the United States Air Force in March, 1968. Don served as an MP in Vietnam and was honorable discharged in December, 1974.

After his time in the Air Force, Donald sold insurance and annuities for many years.

Donald was an avid motorcycle rider and belonged to the HOG chapters at Ventura and Moorpark Harley Davidson. He loved to ride his Harley in support of Veterans and Veteran causes.

He is survived by a sister and numerous nephews and nieces.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.

Time Table for Saturday, 19 OCT 19

1415 – Stage at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Chapel parking lot, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361 https://goo.gl/maps/uJAe1fXZCRdWuvgR6
           (Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress)

1440 – Mission briefing

1450 – Form flag for Hero as he is transferred from the chapel to his motorcycle

1500 – Accompany our Hero to on premises interment site

1510 – Flag line as Hero is moved to internment site

1520 – Attend final Military Honors
 

R/C Mike Abraham
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
pgrcbmike@hotmail.com
818-645-9698


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.
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
Assistant State Captain, Southern California PGR