The family of William Gority have invited the Patriot Guard to pay respects to this American Hero, It will be our Honor to do so.
William or Bill as he like to be called finished high school and joined the United States Army on Dec. 12, 1967.Bill served 2 yrs. getting his Honorable discharge on Oct. 26, 1969. During Bill's time in the Army he attained the rank of Sp4 / E4. Bill also served in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, earning himself the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Combat Service Medal.
When Bill got out of the service he went to work for Northrup Grumman for the next 24 yrs. As well as being a hard worker Bill loved to play softball. He played in various Orange County leagues for many years.
Bill also loved Rock n' Roll music.He was always going to rock concerts. Bill also loved to watch all the sports channels and cheering on his favorite football team the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bill was vary laid back and also loved to enjoy new dishes of food. He loved seafood, and steak the most.
Bill had a great sense of humor and was a sweet and down to earth kind of guy.
Unfortunately Bill was also exposed to Agent Orange which eventually led to his passing. Bill ended up in Loma Linda where he passed on Tuesday 16 Jan. with his family by his side.
There will be Dog Tags on this mission
Bill leaves behind his loving wife Sharon, a daughter Melissa, step son Bryan, daughter in law Vanessa, sisters, Cathy, Cindy Robin, Tina ,Brother in laws: Terry, Mark, Larry and many nieces and nephews.
Note: Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress.NOTE:[/b] 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 this hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place. 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.
Time Table for Thursday 01 Feb. 2018:1130 - Stage at Akes Funeral Home, 9695 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Ca. 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/GLk5VVDozcn1145 - Mission Briefing
1200 - Flag line as Hero is brought out of church
1215 - ETD for Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, Ca. 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/LFQnPFbtAMu1250 - ETA to Riverside National Cemetery, (Family #2 - PGR just north of #8 )
1315 - KSU to assigned shelter
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us"
NOTE: 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.
