The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend the final military honors of Richard John Anti. We are privileged to fulfill their request.
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Richard Anti. He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, son, nephew, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was a man of faith, kindness and quick to forgive.
Richard joined the United States Navy in 1972. He joined the naval reserve and served another 21 years and advanced to the rank of Chief Hospital Corpsman. He was recalled in February 1991 for Desert Storm and released from active duty on February 1, 1992. He returned to drilling status. While serving on active duty he challenged the California State exam for Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to be able to take the exam utilizing medical military training and experience. He passed the exam and became an LVN. He retired from the United States Navy January 2, 1999. Richard was also a General Contractor from 1981 to 1991. In 1992, he joined the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation working his way up the ranks until his retirement in 2017 after 25 years.
Richard was involved with the Tehachapi Masons No. 313 as their secretary. He was also a member of the Tehachapi Nazarene Church and enjoyed helping with the American Legion bingo nights.
Richard is survived by his wife Judi; daughter Jaime (Jimmy); son Shea-Michael (Megan); daughter Andrea (Matt); stepson Ryan (Jessica); and stepdaughter Cassie (Brenda). He also leaves behind his stepmother Sue; grandchildren Kaleb, Olivia, Jo, Paige, Miya, Lyla, Xander and Logan; brother John (Sherry); Aunt Peg Cousin Cat, ex-wife Penny, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 18 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 29 JULY 20250845: Stage at Wood Family Funeral Service, 321 West F St, Tehachapi, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkr5c8GxgyJBuk9a60850: Mission briefing.
0900: KSU to Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/L2SJMY3nwuevdY1y90930: ETA to Bakersfield National Cemetery.
1000: Flag line and military honors.
Jim “Pops” Davis
Tehachapi Area PGR Ride Captain
jdavisabajo514@yahoo.com
(661) 221-3120US Army 1964-1970; Vietnam 1966-1970
Army Ranger Mos 63B20& 63C20
You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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 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. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
