The family of Richard Patrick Trotter has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to be present to honor their Hero for his service to his Country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Richard was 85 years old. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired as a Brigadier General. Richard entered the Marine Corps in 1955 and retired in 1989. Of the many awards/citations, he was the recipient of the Silver Star. His wife says the love of his life was the Marines, his country and then her
After the military Richard worked for FDIC Government Banking for twenty plus years.
Richard was a very educated man, 12 years of college. Both his parents were professors. His wife Carol said his whole life was dedicated to the Marines and education.
Some of Richard’s pastimes included swimming, gardening and spending time with his dogs. He was also involved in the Eagle Scouts.
Richard is survived by his wife Carol, his children and grandchildren.
The family would like an accompaniment from the Miller-Jones Mortuary in Murrieta to Riverside National Cemetery.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Thursday 05 September 2019 0830 – Stage at Miller-Jones Mortuary, 26855 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/b8nnSZkrZ9gQiwSz50900 – Mission Briefing
0920 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
0930 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1045 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors, Marine Honor Guard, Bagpiper, 21 Gun Salute, Flyover and 21 Dove Release.
RC: Ken “Santa” Brassell
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
kenbrassell@gmail.com
619-334-9447
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 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.
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