Roy Welty’s life ended suddenly and unexpectedly on October 26, 2019. His family has requested the presence of the PGR to honor his life and service to our country. We are honored to fulfill this request and as a friend and neighbor, I am honored to lead this mission.
Roy was born on December 5, 1948 and grew up in Long Beach, CA. He was drafted into the Army, inducted on 4 Feb. 1969 and served two years as an MP in Ft. Campbell, KY, and was honorably discharged in 1971. Roy was very proud of his service and demonstrated his pride of country by flying the American Flag in his front yard, 24/7/365.
As a civilian Roy spent the majority of his career in the oil industry working for various refineries in Southern Calif., where he received his nickname, “Bulldog”. His hobbies and interests included Woodworking, RV Camping, swimming frequently in the community pool and maintained membership in the Long Beach Rod and Gun Club.
Roy is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ellen, and three children; Heather, Chris and Mary as well as 5 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 family home to the service location. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Wednesday, 13 November, 2019:1200 - Stage at the Community Church, 11537 Apple Valley rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308
https://goo.gl/maps/B8vswd5btcNMQH567 1225 – Mission Briefing
1240 – KSU to family residence
1255 – KSU and accompany family to Community Clubhouse for flag line and Military Honors.
1310 – Dismissal
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
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.
