The family of MSgt William (Mac/Bill) McMillan has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him at his memorial service, we will be honored to do so.
William McMillan was born on April 17, 1946 in Daytona Beach, FL and passed away peacefully at his home in Lompoc on May 30, 2019.
William enlisted in the US Air Force on September 1, 1964 and served 26 years, retiring on October 1, 1990. He served during the Vietnam Era.
Immediately after retiring from the Air Force Mac or Bill, as he was known to family and friends, went to work for FMS on base at Vandenberg Air Force Base and retired again in April, 2018. During that time he also worked as a janitor on base for many years, and eventually created a side job of washer and dryer repair, receiving service calls right up until the final month of his life.
If you asked those who knew Bill to describe him, they'd say he was one of the kindest, most loving, give you the shirt off his back type of men you'd ever meet. He was notorious for his practical jokes and dry sense of humor, always storytelling – especially when it came to Vandenberg's random facts and history. Everywhere he went, he met a friend, never a stranger. Bill's life was in all ways full. He was good, well admired, and loved by many both near and far. But his greatest joy was his family of six children and his abundance of grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Vicki, 6 children, Kimberly, Pamela, Amy, Kelley, Kyle and William. 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
IMPORTANT: Each motorcycle rider should have registration, proof of insurance. You should also wear hard sole shoes, long pants, full-fingered gloves, a long sleeve outer garment, eye protection, and a DOT helmet. A brightly colored reflective vest is no longer needed but recommended. Have your I.D. ready when you arrive at the gate.
Time Table for Tuesday, 18 JUN 19:1100 - Stage at Vandenbery AFB, 1 California Blvd, Vandenberg, CA 93437
https://goo.gl/maps/6UN759nDZnkkahY461105 - Mission briefing
1115 - Move to gate for I.D. check at gate guard
1140 - Est KSU to base chapel
1200 - Service, Flag Line and Military Honors
R/C Ken Fried
PGR Ride Captain805-459-8213
kaf1397@gmail.com
R/C John Archuleta
PGR Ride Captain805-441-8506
45jarchuleta@gmail.com
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.
