The family of
William E. Richard has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Mr. Richard proudly served his country from August of 1942 through November of 1944 in the United States Army Air Corps. He was part of the “Greatest Generation”, having served in the China-Burma-India Theatre during World War II. William was an Airplane Maintenance Technician, and for his service he received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. William had attained the rank of Sergeant upon his honorable discharge.
After William’s discharge from the Army Air Corps, he worked as a Civilian Naval Aviation Mechanical Engineer, until his retirement in 1984.
William is survived by his wife Trudy, his 3 sons Bob, Bill, and Gary, his 5 daughters Mimi, Chris, Cheryl, Dianne, and Trudy Lynn, 27 grandchildren, and 21 Great Children.
The family has requested an accompaniment from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Encinitas to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 18 miles. It will be our honor to do so.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Tuesday, 13 March 2018:1100 - Stage at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1001 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024.
https://goo.gl/maps/U1vn3rLUw4S2(please arrive quietly as services will be in process)1130 - Mission Briefing.
1200 - Dignified flag line as hero is transferred to the funeral coach.
1215 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122.
https://goo.gl/maps/XPRAnfoYLTP21300 - (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1330 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
Jeff "TriGeezer" WernerSo Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.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.
