The family of James Edward Packard has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him for his military service. It is our honor to do so.
James Edward Packard proudly served his country in the US Air Force from October 1973-November 1976, achieving the rank of Senior Airman (E-4). He was honorably discharged when his father passed away, as, at the time, being the only son in the family he was ineligible to go to war.
James was the second of now four generations of his family to serve the in the Air Force...his father, son and grandson also served.
Following his service in the Air Force, he worked for 33 years with McDonald Douglas/Boeing working on jets and rockets for the space program(NASA).
His hobbies included going to drag races, Angels Baseball games, Shooting and being around friends and family. He also very much admired, appreciated, and was moved by the work of the Patriot Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Packard, son, James Packard, sisters Cathy Sutton, Carrie Harrison, Joni Edelman, Cindy Kemmis, and two 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. 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 Friday, 28 February 2020:0945 – Stage at the south corner of Stater Brothers parking lot, 1288 Border Ave, Corona, CA 92882 (corner of Via Del Rio and border)
https://goo.gl/maps/nW7JJZ5J5GPRHZfE6 1000 - Mission Briefing
1015 –KSU to the Packard family home for Flag Line of Honor
1030 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside
https://goo.gl/maps/hHmiKZhjf18X6v9V6 1115 - ETA arrival to Riverside National Cemetery Staging Area 4
1145 – Flag Line of Military Honors at shelter
Lester Forsythe
AKA Rottndog
SoCal PGR – Ride Captain
(714)743-3574
pgrrottndog@gmail.com
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 Hero’s. No talking, smoking or cell phone use during the Flag Line or Service. Please keep radios and cell phones off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe all speed limits. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
