The family of Thomas William Chiappone, age 76, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him for his service in both the military and in law enforcement. It will be our honor to do so.
Tom was drafted at the age of 18 in 1960 and served in the United States Army in Vietnam as a Military Policeman until his Honorable Discharge in 1964.
After leaving the Army, Tom served as a Law Enforcement Officer with Rialto Police Department for 7 years and then went to the San Bernardino Police Department for 23 Years as a Detective until his Retirement. It is at the San Bernardino PD where he met and became very close friends with PGR Ride Captain Chip Williams, who is attending as a member of the family.
Tom was also an Active Member of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Thomas loved deer hunting, the outdoors, and spending time with his family.
Tom is survived by his Wife Barbara, Son Carl who is a current San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officer, Son Charles, 1 Brother, 2 Sisters and 3 wonderful Grand Children.
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 church services 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 Line for Monday, 27 AUG 18:1100 - Staging at St. Francis X Cabrini Catholic Church 12687 California St. Yucaipa, CA 92399
https://goo.gl/maps/zY7T9e2cut421130 - Briefing
1150 – Establish Flag line as Hero is transferred to coach
1200 – KSU to Desert Lawn Cemetery 11251 Desert Lawn Drive, Calimesa, CA 92320
https://goo.gl/maps/6rRnwsPa45E21230 - Est arrival at cemetery
1300 - KSU to graveside for Flag Line and Military Honors
R/C Dean Parker Aka Deano Aka Gofer
Ride Captain Patriot Guard Riders909-732-7235
Dean1951@verizon.net
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.
