The family of William “Bill” Huffstutler has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Bill was a Korean War veteran who served his country in the US Navy from 1947 to 1951. For his service he was awarded the Korean War Service Medal, the Japanese Occupation Medal and the Navy Occupation American Theater Medal. At the time of his discharge he had attained the rank of ME3 (Metalsmith Petty Officer 3rd Class).
In civilian life Bill was a Warehouse Superintendent of Fedco where he worked from 1957 - 1989. He enjoyed watching and listening to baseball, he loved reading and he loved his family.
Bill is survived by his 3 daughters, 2 sons, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
The family has requested a Flag Line at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery as this hero receives his final honors.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the Time Table below.
Time Table for Thursday, 28 APR 2016:1330 – Stage at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, California 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/CyEJdU6mu1u 1345 – Mission Briefing
1400 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Bill "Smokestack" FoerschlerSoCal PGR Ride Captain
Lakeside, CA
619 733 0745
BFoerschle@aol.com
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 for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?416837
