The family of United States Marine Corp Veteran James Allen Weir, 81 years old, have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his graveside service and burial at Desert View Memorial Park in Victorville, California. We are honored to do so. “Jim” served this nation in the U.S.M.C. from 1955-1963 where he served Active Duty from 1955-1959 and then in the U.S.M.C. Reserves from 1959-1963. Jim had reached the rank of E-4. Jim ended his Marine Corp duty as a Field Radio Operator with the 9th Marine Corp Reserve, 1st 155mm Gunnery Battery Unit at 29 Palm Marine Corp Base. He received his Honorable Discharge. His awards are; Good Conduct Medal, NCO Leadership School and Mountain Leadership Course.
After his service and into civilian life Jim became a commercial and residential floor layer of Resilient Floor and Decorative Coverings. He remained in this business until his retirement. His hobbies included his family, being very active with his volunteer activities Citizen’s On Patrol at the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station, square dancing (a bad hip required him to stop), reading books, watching old cowboy movies, being a history buff and being active in Union Local 1247.
I met Jim when I was assigned to the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station as a Patrol Sergeant. It took him a little while to warm up to me but we became friends. We would sit for periods of time and talk about all kinds of things from his childhood to his desire to continue serving the people of the community. Even after I retired we would talk on the phone. He had a heart of gold and I was glad to call him my friend. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Jim is survived by his sister Mary Ann, brother Donald, daughter Melissa and her husband Todd, son Matthew and his wife Deanna and two grandsons Ethan, Ian and his wife Casey and all of his friends at the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station. Jim was preceded in passing by his parents.
Obit link
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/victorville-ca/james-weir-7902540 NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, all are welcome to meet at RNC for the flag line at there. Please see the time table if you would like to attend.
Time table for Friday, 20 JUL 18: 1400 – Stage at Desert View Memorial Park, 11478 Amargosa Rd, Victorville, Ca 92392
https://goo.gl/maps/xuNVABN1DTs 1420 – Mission briefing
1500 – Estimated conclusion of Chapel service
1510 – Flag line as Hero is moved from Chapel to the coach for escort to the graveside.
1520 – Flag line as Hero is moved from the coach to the graveside service
ATTENTION: The weather is predicted to be hot up here in the desert. Please take the steps necessary to remain hydrated and bring snacks if necessary.
R/C Ernie "Casper" Kopasz
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
USAF/CaAirNG Vet, LEO (Ret)
ErniePGR@aol.com
(C) 760-963-8971 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.
