The family of Richard Davis, 78, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. We are honored to do so.
Richard enlisted in the Marines in December 1955 at the young age of eighteen and served until July, 1957 when he was honorably discharged. His peace time service was with the Fifth Marine Division at Camp Pendelton, holding the rank of PFC at discharge.
In civilian life he was a carpenter and hot rod enthusiast, he built many hot rods.
Richard is survived by his wife Mary Ann and children Margaret and Richard Jr. He had two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Monday, 16 May 2016:0830 Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren , Riverside, CA 92518. Family at staging area #2, PGR stage north of area #8.
https://goo.gl/maps/vJXyCArXSry0845 Mission Briefing
0915 KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and full military honors.
R/C: Vern Grimshaw
SoCal PGR Ride Captain vgrimshaw@aol.com
562-458-4421
“Lead with Respect; Serve with Compassion"
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 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. Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?417446
