The family of LCDR George E Biddlecombe III, 88, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their hero to his final resting place. We are honored to fulfil their request.
LCDR Biddlecombe passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Riverside, CA on March 12, 2025. George was a decorated veteran who served during the Vietnam War and spent 23 years, 9 months on active duty.
George was born on January 1, 1937, in Orange, New Jersey to his parents George II and Beulah Biddlecombe. When he was 18, George enlisted the United States Navy and attended technical training schools at Norman, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida as an AE “A” Aviation Electricians Mate and ANP Aviation Machinists Mate, Petty Officer. In 1960, George received an Honorable Discharge and accepted a commission in the USNR as an Ensign, remained on active duty, and began flight training. During his time in Jacksonville, Florida, he met and fell for Susan, whom he soon married in 1963. George and Susan had three children George IV, Suzanne and Sharon.
After serving on the USS Coral Sea with deployments to Vietnam, George was stationed in; Iwakuni Japan, Moffett Field Naval Air Station in Sunnyvale, California, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX as a flight instructor and his final duty station was Port Hueneme, CA where he deployed twice to Antarctica with Operation Deep Freeze as Air Operations Manager. During his time in the Navy George spent 10 years, 5 months on foreign or sea service, and earned the Antarctic Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, CNO Aviation Safety Award Citation and Good Conduct Medal.
After retiring and settling in San Bernardino, CA, George continued his career with Aerojet Aerospace Corp. and Lockheed among others.
When George wasn’t working, he had a passion for supporting his children’s athletic pursuits in swimming and working on his Triumph’s. He also donated much of his time while he was still able at the Humane Society of San Bernardino.
George was predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years, Susan. He is survived by his sister Nancy Crowly, children George Biddlecombe IV, Suzanne Heaton, and Sharon Colwell. He was very proud of his nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 12 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR WEDNESDAY, 26 MARCH 20250900: Stage Preston & Simons Mortuary, 3358 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vcy7iutB2xAe4LsEA0920: Mission briefing.
0930: Flag line for dignified transfer of hero from the building to the coach.
0945: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA and move to assigned staging lane.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAoAQTYkLzPAM6nn71015: ETA to RNC and move the assigned staging lane.
1030: KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Craig “Jip-C” Lane, CPL USMC
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
bigredroadglide@yahoo.com
(760) 900-0388You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
