The Patriot Guard has been asked by the family to pay Honors to this American Hero. It will be our Honor to do so.
Alice is part of the "Greatest Generation" and a part of History that is depleting more and more every day. It is important to hang onto this heritage and Honor all who made our freedom possible.
Alice served in the United States Navy from August 24, 1944, to her Honorable Discharge on July 16, 1946.
During that time Alice worked with Bell Aircraft with experimental test pilots, testing all sorts of aircraft. Alice came over from Buffalo, New York with the delivery of the first supersonic rocket. It was being delivered to March Air Force Base, (MARB) where she met a handsome young Major named William R. Wiggins.
Little did Alice know he was to become her husband. Once they decided to marry Alice had to separate from the US Navy because in those days if you were a married woman you were not allowed to serve, so she chose to spend the rest of her life with the love of her life.
She received an Honorable Discharge on July 16, 1946, at the rank of Yeoman 2nd class (YN2).
The family started to grow, having 3 children, Judy, Scott, and Barbara. Barbara was born with Downs Syndrome. That led to Alice and William working with a lot of different disabled programs. They also helped establish a few of them like ARC and a few other regional centers that are still around today.
Alice leaves behind her 3 children: Judy, Scott, and Barbara. She also leaves behind her 4 Grandchildren: Jennifer, Kristina, Bryan, Robert, 10 Great Grandchildren. Alice was preceded in death by her Husband Major William R. Wiggins, and her Great Granddaughter Elayna.
Note: We will be meeting off site and then proceeding to the residence. RC will have info at briefing
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Monday, 11 Sept. 2017:
0800 - Stage Metro PCS, 3025 Artesia Blvd., Torrance, Ca. 90504
0815 - Mission Briefing
0830 - KSU to Heroes Residence
0845 - Flagline as Hero is brought out to Vehicle
0900 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, Ca. 92518
1100 - ETA to Riverside National Cemetery ( Family staging area #3 PGR north of #8)
1130 - KSU to assigned Shelter for our Heroes service
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 ride/drive safely.
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us
