The family of MSGT Christopher White, 63, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this Hero for his service to this country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Christopher White was born on July 8, 1956, at Mitchel Field Air Force Base in Garden City, New York. He grew up in a military family, living different places around the world and finally settling in Daly City, CA. Christopher passed away October 23, 2019 at UCI Medical Center, Orange, Ca.
Chris joined the U. S. Air Force in May of 1975 shortly after graduating from Westmoor High School in Daly City. Chris served as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist and crew chief aboard the USAF KC-10, traveling around the world. He served in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm from August, 1990 to November, 1995. His military service brought him to March Air Force Base, where after 21 years proudly serving his country, Chris retired on June 30, 1996 at the rank of Master Sergeant.
After his retirement, Chris worked as Facilities Manager for Disneyland Resort’s California Adventure Park for over 19 years.
Christopher’s enthusiasm for life and learning enabled him to pursue various hobbies, including photography, model trains; especially those of the Union Pacific, and his love for MLB’s Anaheim Angels and the NFL Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders. Chris’s passion for Little League Baseball was unsurpassed. While still on active duty, he volunteered as an umpire, eventually serving as District Administrator, California District 24 for the past 15 years.
Chris is survived by his wife Pamela, two sons; David and Brian Moorhead, mother Ikuko Carlen and sister Sheenah Jones. Chris is preceded in death by his father, Dr. Milton White.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary services to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time table for Thursday, November 7, 2019:0900 - Stage at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 (Services begin at 0830, please arrive quietly.)
https://goo.gl/maps/94bVcdKDK8nsLjB290915 - Mission Briefing
0930 - Flag line as our Hero is brought from the mortuary to the awaiting coach
0945 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518 (Staging Area 3 for Family, Staging Area 8 for PGR)
https://goo.gl/maps/gk21Q1Z56aa5xfnC71030 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
R/C Tim “TJ” Self
So Cal PGR Ride Captainamerican_patriot21@yahoo.com
253-304-1833 cell
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 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.
