The family of LCDR Richard William Turner, age 75, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their loved one to his final resting place and it will be our honor to do so.
Richard was born October 12, 1945, and passed away February 20, 2021 at Jacobs Medical Center in San Diego from a heart attack.
Richard joined the US Navy in 1966, and while advancing through the enlisted ranks, Rich became a Chief Warrant Officer then a Limited Duty Officer, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander after proudly serving over 27 years on active duty. He was awarded numerous military awards to include: Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star; Meritorious Unit Commendation with Bronze Star; Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation; Navy Expeditionary Medal; Navy Good Conduct Medal (2nd award); Battle ‘E’ Award Ribbon (3rd Award); National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star; Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with Bronze Star; and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.
After his retirement from the US Navy, Rich worked in Programs and Business Development at Lockheed Martin which he also retired from.
Richard is survived by his wife Joyce from over 50 years marriage, his children Rodger (wife Timberly), Angela Souther (husband Marco), Robert, and Teresa, his sister Judith McGrath (husband Scott), six beautiful grandchildren, and his mother-in-law Majory Barratt.
Rich will always be known as an amazing, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings are required.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero from the mortuary on a journey to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
TIME TABLE for Wednesday March 17th, 2021:
1030 - Stage at Miller Jones Mortuary and Cremation, 26770 Murrieta Rd, Menifee, CA 92586
1050 - Mission Briefing
1105 - Flag line as our Hero is moved to coach
1115 - KSU for accompaniment to Riverside National Cemetery. 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
1200 - Est arrival at RNC
1215 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Steve “Taz” George
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
US Navy Veteran
(714) 931-3950
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 by the Rid Captain (R/C). 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 that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit when driving at RNC. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
