The family of Ammon Del Merari, 76, has invited the PGR to participate in honoring his life and service to his country. It will be a privilege to do so.
Ammon Del Merari, more commonly known as Royce, was born in El Paso on April 23, 1943. He lived in El Paso, Oklahoma, and eventually made his way to LA when he was in his early teens. Once old enough, he served his country in the Navy aboard a search and rescue submarine from Feb 5, 1962 to Jan 30, 1964.
After the Navy, Ammon started working as a car salesman in Los Angeles in the early 70’s, that is where his love of buying and selling cars began. While working at a dealership, one of his co-workers started calling him “Royce”. He told Ammon he looked more like a Royce than an Ammon and that name stuck with him for the rest of his life. After working there and learning the tricks of the trade he decided to open his own car dealership in the 80’s...he named it Thunderbird Motors. He was now his own boss until he retired in the late 90’s.
Even though he was afraid to fly, Ammon still loved to travel to new places. His favorites were Sedona, Palm Springs and even Canada. He was a patient individual with a kind heart that loved to listen.
He touched so many lives and had a calling to teach, that not only brought joy to himself but also to the ones he taught. He took pleasure in little things, such as going to see the latest action movie in theaters, or taking a drive to be in nature.
He leaves behind a blessed legacy with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. He will always be remembered for the values and knowledge he shared with his loved ones.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Thursday, 27 February 20:1145 -Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #8 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1200 - Mission Briefing.
1230 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service & Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
lltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-Courage.
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.
