The family of William Harold Lantzer has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Bill proudly served his country, in the United States Army, from December 1947 through September 1952. He served in the occupation of Japan for one year and served during the Korean War earning the Korean Service Medal.
Bill was discharged in November 1948 and immediately re-inlisted into the Regular Army, and was then transferred to Japan for occupation duty. Bill was stationed in Japan for one year during which he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal for Japan. In March 1950, he was transferred to the Army Reserve as a Private First Class at Fort Lawton, Washington. Then, in September 1950, he re-enlisted in the Army and transferred to Korea where he served for five months. He was awarded the following medals: Korean Service Medal with 2/stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Korea Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. He was transferred to the Army Reserve in September 1951 as a Corporal, and was honorably discharged in September 1952.
After his service to his country, Bill worked as a machinist for the Cleveland Press and the Lake County Ohio Water Department. He was an avid golfer.
Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gloria of San Diego, his son Daryl of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, daughter Debi of North Port, Florida, a grandson, and a great grandson.
Note: This notice 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 Monday, 20 Jan 2020:1030 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 (PGR stage along Avenue of the Flags at Section 13)
https://goo.gl/maps/WB5hK3QNFXq8BHh171045 – Mission briefing
1115 – Dignified flag line as hero is transferred to horse drawn carriage
1130 – KSU to assigned shelter for Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service
Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
So Cal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainCell: 503-989-5315
pgrtrigeezer@yahoo.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 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.
