The family of Thomas Eugene Williams has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Mr. Williams proudly served his country from January 1969 through December 1972 in the United States Navy. Thomas served in the Vietnam War with Assault Craft Unit One out of NAB Coronado, CA. For his service, Thomas was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Silver Star. Thomas had attained the rank of Engineman Second Class upon his honorable discharge.
Mr. Williams succumbed to the effects of Agent Orange, and passed of Metastatic Lung Cancer. As this is considered a service related fatality, there will be tags available for this mission.
Thomas was the business owner of Oceanside Truck Service for over 30 years. He was an avid motorcyclist, and had recently started his lifelong dream of operating a motorcycle service business.
Thomas is survived by his wife Dawn Le Anne, sister Patricia Goodman, brother George Williams, sons Thomas Joel Williams and Lee Michael Williams, daughters Amber June McCord and Trysha Leigh Hislop, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
The family has requested an accompaniment from the family business Oceanside Truck Service in Oceanside to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 27 miles. It will be our honor to do so. Thomas will make his final ride on his motorcycle driven by his brother.
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, 30 April 2018:1130 – PGR Stage at Ocean Side Truck Service, 2403 Industry St., Oceanside, CA 92054.
https://goo.gl/maps/5m98wfxxLjk Note: Facing the business, enter the driveway on the right side.
1145 – PGR Mission Briefing.
1200 – Dignified flag line as hero is transferred to his motorcycle.
1215 – KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122.
https://goo.gl/maps/XPRAnfoYLTP21300 – Estimated arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1330 – KSU to assigned Internment Shelter for Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service.
Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, CA
Cell:503-989-5315You 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.
