The family of George Burton Thomas, (73), USN, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one at his services. We are honored to accept this invitation. We will accompany our Hero and his loved ones from their family church in Glendora to the RIverside National Cemetery for military honors.
MM2 Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 19 June, 1959 to 6 March, 1967. During his service he was deployed to Vietnam and other billets where he earned the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the US Navy Nuclear Power Scolds 1962-63 and the National Defense Service Medal.
After George separated service, he made a career in the local insurance industry until he retired. George and his wife Jeanne loved to travel the across the United States, usually in their motor home and eventually during their travels, they toured all 50 States including Hawaii. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, five children, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Please arrive quietly so as to not disturb the memorial services that will be underway. Time Table for Tuesday, 12 April 2016: 1100 - Stage at St Dorothy's Church, 241 S Valley Center Ave, Glendora, CA 91741
https://goo.gl/ffU2p6 1115 - Mission Briefing
1145 - Flag Line for the dignified transfer of our Hero to the coach
1215 - Depart for RNC
1315 - Arrival at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/8N9u4 (PGR to staging area #8)
1330 - Flag line for Hero at the assigned shelter, service and military honors
R/C Scotty "Tailgate" Wiles
SoCalPGR R/Cscottwiles@yahoo.com
626-922-6304
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 post your condolences on the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?416117 
