The family of Morris DeWitt Sale has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Morris was born in Santa Monica on March 27, 1929 and entered into Eternal Rest on August12, 2016 in Palm Springs.
After graduating from Palm Springs High School in 1947 he joined the Marine Corps proudly serving his country from 1947 to 1950.
After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Morris attended UCLA where he studied engineering, business and art. Morris worked as a civil engineer in Los Angeles, Vietnam and Korea.
After retirement, Morris enjoyed raising birds, amphibians, cutting opals, and making wood carvings of birds and animals. He also became a private pilot, taking aerial photography.
Erwin is survived by two daughters and one son. He is also survived by twin sisters, and many cherished family members.
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 Funeral Home 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Friday 02 September 2016: 0800 – Stage at Wiefels Cremation and Funeral Services, 690 South Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/txW5k4pJ8pN20830 – Mission Briefing
0845 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
0900 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #2 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1015 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Dean Parker aka Deano aka Gofer
Patriot Guard Ride Captain
dean1951@verizon.net
909-732-7235
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 to post your condolences for the family to this link: TBA
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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
