The family of William “Bill” Meditz has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
Bill served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 9-10-42 to 11-9-45. He was one of our Greatest Generation having served in the USMC in WWII, 4th Raider Battalion, 802nd Platoon, part of the Consolidation of Solomons, Viru Harbor, Guam, Okinawa and Ryukyu Island.
Bill spent his youth in Joliet, IL, with his mother and 10 siblings. After returning from the war, he married Bernice, the love of his life. She wrote him during the war and waited for him to return safely. Bill didn't talk much about the war after he got home. When his daughter would take him to his appointments at the VA Hospital, he would spend a lot of time talking to the other veterans in the waiting room. It was the only time he really talked about the war around his family. Bill and Bernice raised three daughters together. Bill enjoyed riding his "Harley" scooter to the VFW and American Legion.
Bill is survived by his three daughters (Sandra, Billie Sue and Cynthia), sister Evelyn (90 years old), brothers Al (96 years old) and Emil (100 years old), a sister-in-law, Phyllis, four grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Bernice passed away in 2008. Bill will be interred with his wife, Bernice, at his service.
NOTE: 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 our hero from the Church to Miramar Cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Thursday 18 July 2019:1200 – Stage at Holy Family Church, 1957 Coolidge St., San Diego, CA 92111. (Please arrive quietly as the service will be in progress.)
https://goo.gl/maps/eDM7gW2yJpmWpKjH71230 – Mission Briefing
1300 – Flag line as our Hero is brought from Church to the awaiting coach
1310 – KSU to accompany to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/hYtkeTBygMyTMpnRA Approx: 9.2 miles
1330 – Arrive at cemetery, Flag line for transfer from Coach to Horse Drawn Buggy.
1400 – Flag line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@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.
