The family of AMCS ALVIN LEE HILL JR., 68, USN(Ret) has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend services for their Hero. We are Honored to attend.
Alvin Lee Hill Jr. or “Al” to those who knew him, left our temporal world on February 27, 2022 at the age of 68 having served his purpose in making his difference in this life. Born to Alvin Lee Hill Sr. and Frances Geraldine Hill in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Al set out to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy on July 23, 1972, a decision that would take him around the world, and bring him to who would later become his world of 48 years, Vickie. Al served proudly in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1992 at the rank of Senior Chief.
Together Al and Vickie navigated the challenge of creating and raising a family, all while both navigating military careers that spanned over 20 years, most of the time together, but sometimes stationed apart bringing (Robert “Bobby” and Christopher) into a world that too often focuses on self, Al strived to provide an example to his boys of service to their fellow man, something that he himself showcased throughout his 32 years of volunteer duty to the American Legion, during which he held numerous offices and helped run countless programs and events.
Equipped with a “NO EXCUSES” attitude. Al led his life just getting the job done, and as such was so often who his family and friends looked to when faced with challenge. With a desire to empower, he’d take you fishing, but you wouldn’t walk away not knowing how to fish. Nothing brought Al greater joy and pride than his family.
Though he never sought out recognition. Al leaves behind a legacy of, Honor, Respect, Charity and Love. He served hard and served proud; his nation, his comrades, his family. It wouldn’t be right to end this without how he closed his Legion articles: “For God and Country”. What greater purpose would there be?
A military service will take place at Bakersfield National Cemetery in Arvin, CA on Friday March 25, 2022 at 0915am, after which there will be a Celebration of Life at the American Legion in Ridgecrest, CA begining at 12pm.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the family home to his final resting place, approx 89 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the cemetery.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY 25 MARCH 2022:0600 - STAGE – Beanster's Espresso, 1601 Triangle Dr., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
https://goo.gl/maps/tpqdb1LbyjgVrDR46 0615 - MISSION BRIEF
0630 - KSU to family home
0645 - FLAG LINE - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero from Residence to Private Vehicle.
0700 - KSU (est) time for Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203. (89 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/RYdwph2q1PSeFjXz70830 - ARRIVAL (est) at BNC appointment time is 0915
0910 - MOVE to COMMITTAL SHELTER
0920 - FLAG LINE – For dignified transfer of Hero from Private Vehicle to Committal area and Military Honors.
1000 - DISMISSED (est).
***NOTES*** Please bring face covering and have them available for use while at the cemetery.
Bring collapsible flags for flag line. Weather is predicted to be beautiful.
R/C “Papa” Mike Cash
SoCalPGR Ride Captain760 793-0541
mike.b.cash@gmail.com
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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.
