Per request of our good friend Gregg “Digger” Walker (Walker Family Funeral Services) the family of Thomas David Rogers, Jr. has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
Thomas was born in Denver, Colorado on August 10, 1974 and entered into Eternal Rest on July 29, 2015 at his home in Moreno Valley, California.
Thomas proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy from October 1993 to July 2001. Some of Thomas’ awards/citations included Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/1Bronze Star. He attended the Naval Nuclear Engineering School in New York. Thomas served as a Nuclear Machinist Mate and completed several tours of duty abroad the USS South Carolina in Norfolk, Virginia. Upon his ship’s retirement from active duty, he was transferred to Seal Beach and served as a Naval Recruiter. Thomas was a Machinist Mate 2nd Class at the time of his honorable discharge.
After high school and while serving his Country, Thomas earned his Bachelor’ Degree.
After his honorable discharge from the military, Thomas owned and operated an Employee Placement Company.
Thomas is survived by his parents Thomas Sr. and Cynthia, his two daughters Kristen and Alena, his son Alex and his brother Chris Rogers.
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 church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Thursday 13 August 2015: 1145 – Stage at East Hills Community Church, 20660 Orange Terrace Pkwy., Riverside, CA.
http://goo.gl/maps/SYWP81200 – Mission Briefing
1215 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1230 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1245 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com
ALR Chapter 200
American Legion Post 200
Service Officer
USMC SSgt (Ret) (D.I.)
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 to post your condolences for the family to this link: Per request of our good friend Gregg “Digger” Walker (Walker Family Funeral Services) the family of Thomas David Rogers, Jr. has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
Thomas was born in Denver, Colorado on August 10, 1974 and entered into Eternal Rest on July 29, 2015 at his home in Moreno Valley, California.
Thomas proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy from October 1993 to July 2001. Some of Thomas’ awards/citations included Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/1Bronze Star. He attended the Naval Nuclear Engineering School in New York. Thomas served as a Nuclear Machinist Mate and completed several tours of duty abroad the USS South Carolina in Norfolk, Virginia. Upon his ship’s retirement from active duty, he was transferred to Seal Beach and served as a Naval Recruiter. Thomas was a Machinist Mate 2nd Class at the time of his honorable discharge.
After high school and while serving his Country, Thomas earned his Bachelor’ Degree.
After his honorable discharge from the military, Thomas owned and operated an Employee Placement Company.
John is survived by his parents Thomas Sr. and Cynthia, his two daughters Kristen and Alena, his son Alex and his brother Chris Rogers.
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 church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Thursday 13 August 2015:
1145 – Stage at East Hills Community Church, 20660 Orange Terrace Pkwy., Riverside, CA.
http://goo.gl/maps/SYWP81200 – Mission Briefing
1215 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1230 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1245 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com
ALR Chapter 200
American Legion Post 200
Service Officer
USMC SSgt (Ret) (D.I.)
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 to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?407122 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
