The family of William Russell Ellis, 91, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral service of their Hero, it would be our honor to do so.
William Ellis enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 15, on Dec 11, 1941, when he lied about his age so he could join. and served during WWII on several ships in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged on Nov 08, 1947 at the rank of Boatswains Mate 2nd class.
After his military service, Mr Ellis went to work for ARCO and worked for them 30 years delivering gas until his retirement.
Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife, 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Friday, 21 AUG 15: 1000 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Family to staging area #3, PGR to staging area #8)
https://goo.gl/maps/lNsRu 1015 - Mission briefing
1030 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
R/C Candelario 'Candyman' Rodriguez
Patriot Guard Ride CaptainUS Navy Veteran/Vietnam
Blue Star Gramps x 3
candelario4u@aol.com
909-973-4195
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 to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?407442
