The family of Tolbert Batson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the services of their loved one. We will be honored to do so.
Tolbert Batson served as a 2nd Cook and Baker in the Merchant Marines during WWII. His dates of service were from 10-1-1944 to 12-24-1947.
After his military service, Tolbert married, raised two sons, Bucky Jr. and John, and two daughters Linda Derks and Bunny Batson. He is predeceased by his wife Shirley and sons. He leaves behind his daughters and daughter in law, Gwynn Mazzie, 7 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.
He worked as a truck driver and loved boating and the Colorado River.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Monday, 31 OCT 2016:1215 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA; staging area #8 for PGR
https://goo.gl/maps/mxdyQw4Wadq
1230 - Mission Briefing.
1301 - KSU to Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Chip Williams aka “Dezperaado”
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange, CA
dezperaado@aol.com
760-662-9095
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 post your condolences at:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?424157
