The family of John Douthit, has requested the Patriot Guard to pay Honors to this American Hero. It will be our privilege to do so.
John was born August 1, 1947. From Johns youngest days he always was a person who cared for people .. He always had a giving spirit, for helping others.
Once John finished High School he wanted to become a United States Marine. John went into the Marines May 27, 1965. John finished boot camp and received his orders to deploy to Vietnam.
During Johns time in the Marines he earned the Vietnam Campaign Service Medal with 1 star, Purple Heart for injuries received while in Combat, National Defense Service Medal, Rifle sharpshooter medal. Good conduct Medal.
John received his Honorable Discharge on April 1, 1969 at the rank of Sgt. ( E-5). Johns service to his fellow man were not done yet.
John joined the ranks of Santa Ana's finest Police Dept. where he worked serving the community for another
32 yrs.
As if that wasn't enough when John retired from the Police Dept., he joined the VFW, and also volunteered full time with the staff of the Veterans Hospital to help out fellow Veterans. John attained the rank of Commander of the 2nd District with the Veterans of Foreign War.
When John finally took some time off, he became an avid golfer. John was never one to quit.
On Jan. 1, 2017 the Good Lord decided it was time for John to rest, and called him home.
John leaves behind his wife Connie, 5 children, Fred, Michelle, Terry, Dawn, Tyler, and 11 Grandchildren
2 of which are currently serving in the military.
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 services 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.
Time Table for Thursday 12 Jan. 2017: 1045 - Stage St. Philip Benizi Church, 235 Pine Drive, Fullerton, Ca.92833
https://goo.gl/maps/11dQahR6aHU2 1100 - Mission Briefing
1130 - Flag line as Hero is brought out to Coach
1145 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Calif. 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/g8wfMeQexTP2 1250 - ETA to Riverside National Cemetery
1345 - KSU to assigned shelter for service, Flag Line, and Military Honors.
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal Pgr - Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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 post your condolences for the family at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?427139
