The family of James Vernon Knott, MM3, USN, 81, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in a celebration of life honoring their hero. We honorably accept.
James "Jimmy" Knott was born May 26, 1940 in Oceanside, California. He grew up in Temecula, and enlisted in the US Navy after High School on August 6, 1958, serving four years of Active Duty as a Machinist Mate.
Jimmy was introduced to Ridgecrest in 1978 by his love of fast pitch softball. He played in several National and World Softball tournaments. He was regarded as one of the best pitchers in the Nation.
His parents, Vernon Kontt and Annie Santa Maria, precede him in death. His siblings, Eugene Knott, Charles Knott and Vernette Mackley.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Knorr, daughter Shawn (Louie) Ward, sons James Knott Jr. and Chad (Victoria) Depew, along with 21 grand children, 30 great-grandchildren, and countless extended family, all of whom say he gave the best hugs and had an infectious smile.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at high Noon (12:00PM) at 324 W. Jarvis Avenue in Ridgecrest.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
Time Table for Friday, 4 March, 2022:1045 - Stage at Beanster's Espresso parking lot 1601 Triangle Drive, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.
https://goo.gl/maps/6qeAaka56zEpKZFDA1100 - Mission Briefing
1115 - KSU to family residence
1130 - Est. Arrival at family residence
1135 - Flag Line for dignified transfer to a motorcycle for his final ride.
1145 - KSU to West Jarvis Celebration of Life venue
1155 - Est. Arrival at Celebration of Life Venue
1200 - Flag Line for dignified transfer to Honor Location
1205 - Dismissed
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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 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.
