The family of Private First Class Robert Allan Himli have graciously requested the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the services of this hero, and it will be our honor to do so..
Robert joined the United States Army August 16, 1968 and discharged on July 20, 1971. During that time Robert did one tour in Vietnam. He discharged with an honorable discharge at the rank of Private 1st. class.
During his time in the service he was a man that could always be counted on, and had great admiration by his brothers he served with.
During Robert's time in service he earned the following 6 medals and ribbons: Good conduct medal, purple heart, Vietnam campaign medal with 2 OS bars, national defense medal, Vietnam service medal, and M-16 sharpshooter medal.
When Robert got back into civilian life he worked in the printing industry, he was the operator of a printing press for 25 yrs. When it became hard on his hands to print he decided it was time to change careers.
Robert got into truck driving and managed to do that for 10 yrs, being both a driver and a trainer for the younger guys coming up.
In his spare time Robert loved to go hunting and fishing. He said there was never enough time in the day to do all the hunting and fishing there was to do. When he wasn't hunting or fishing he decided to take up golf to relax his mind.
Robert is survived by his wife: Kathleen Himli, and his 4 children: Heather Schenian, Chris Schenian, John & Jim Scholten.
His 9 grandchildren: Corey, Samantha, Brandon, Justin, Vivian, Sydney, Carter, Cole, Maverick
3 Great Grand Children: Jaden, Hector, Janalie
This will be a dignified transfer of Cremains of Robert. Roberts wife: Kathleen and his daughter Heather will be transporting to RNC.
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 the hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place. 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 Monday, 07 April 14:
1230 - Stage Rubidoux Mortuary, 6091 Mission Blvd., Riverside, Calif. 92509
https://goo.gl/maps/P3dy6 1245 - Mission Briefing
1300 - Transfer of our hero from Mortuary to family car
1315 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, Calif. 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/ZWzT0 1330 - Arrival at staging area # 1. (PGR will stay with family unless our group is too big..Not many family members attending)
1400 - KSU to assigned shelter
R/C Mike "Joker" CourtrightPatriot Guard Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
Let's give our brother the honor he never got when he came home....
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 remember to post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?388633
