The family of MSgt James K. Johnstone, age 83, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his interment service and military honors and honor him with a Flag Line, we would be privileged to do so.
MSgt James Johnstone was born Feb 29, 1937 in Barstow, CA to the late Elmer and Leona Johnstone.
MSgt James Johnstone enlisted in the US Air Force shortly after graduating from high school in 1955 and served honorably for 23 years until his retirement in 1978 at the rank of Master Sergeant. He was an audio-visual technician in the Air Force and was assigned to many classified assignments. He served two tours in Vietnam and was the recipient of the Bronze Star.
Jim spent most of his civilian life in Southern California after the military, and was a faithful member of Gateway Christian Fellowship in San Bernardino where he volunteered as the church photographer. He worked in civilian life with photocopiers and cameras, but his great love was his photography hobby. He also loved to build model airplanes, and whenever he could, take off on a road trip.
Jim was preceded in death by both his wives, Elva and Delorse, he is survived by his three daughters, Deborah R. Estrada and husband Danny of California, Linda Tiefenauer and husband Rick of Desloge, Missouri, and Terry Johnstone of Oregon; five grandchildren, Christopher R. and Priscilla R. Estrada, Timothy J. and Matthew T. Montague, and Jacob A. Gardner; and great-grandson, Timothy Brian M. Tiefenauer.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: PLEASE COMPLY WITH COVID RESTRICTIONS, MASKS/FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIREDTime table for Friday, 20 NOV 2020:1215 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (PGR to stage at area
https://goo.gl/maps/QyfDv3Khm3xdNbQe91230 - Misson briefing
1300 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
RC: Steve “Taz” George
SoCalPGR Ride Captain714-931-3950
sghdbeast@gmail.com
You 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 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.
