PONY EXPRESS ARIZONA / RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY, RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIACorporal James W. Welch Sr. was a United States Marine Corp. Veteran who proudly served his Country in Vietnam
James proudly served his Country as a Marine from May 10, 1971, to August 31, 1973. He was Honorably Discharged at the rank of E-4 Corporal.
Following his discharge from active duty, James further served his community as an EMT, working his way up the ladder becoming an ICU Telemetry Technician for the next 35 years until his passing.
When James had some time, he liked to ride his motorcycle, chase storms, hunt, fish, and check out classic cars.
James crammed a lot of life into his short time here on earth...
James leaves behind his wife Debra, his Children James Welch II, Heather Richardson, Stephanie, and Anthony Welch.
He also leaves behind his 12 Grandchildren, and 1 Great Grandchild.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, all PGR members are welcome. These will be stops to pick up our Hero from Arizona. Feel free to join us at any of the stops as this will be a long day, and the temps are supposed to start rising.
Timeline for Wednesday 10 May 2023(EVERYONE GOING ON THE LONG RUN OF THIS MISSION STAY HYDRATED)#1 0600 - 0615 Stage at Chevron Gas Station, 313 W. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, Ca
https://goo.gl/maps/Gy6QQdtcKosEYwxWA #2 0730 - 0830 Farm House, 6261 Joshua Palmer Way, Banning, Ca. ( Fuel, Breakfast ) 62 miles
https://goo.gl/maps/xHLu625BfePAhPTb8 #3 1000 - 1100 Chiriaco Summit, 62450 Chiriaco Rd., Chiriaco, 92201 ( Dignified Transfer from Arizona Patriot Guard to So Cal Patriot Guard, ( Flag Line as Arizona PGR enters the area ) 77 miles
https://goo.gl/maps/muCSW3GLzJ4mY9Tn8 #4 1240 - 1340 Angelos, 22380 Cactus Ave. Moreno Valley 92553 Lunch, Fuel, 97 miles
https://goo.gl/maps/Ewj8D5mBBD7eHksa7 #5 1350 ETA to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, Ca. 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/MSYyKLNvVRDA2jqz6 TIMELINE FOR RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY1400 - Stage Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Ca. 92518
1415 - KSU to assigned shelter
1430 - Services for our Hero begins
RC Mike " Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR/ Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us
" Patriot Guard Ride Captain" #202572
Orange County, Calif.
Only 2 defining forces offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ, and the American Soldier:
One died for your soul, the other one died for your freedom.
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed 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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
