The family of USMC Veteran Peter Marshall, 88, have requested the Patriot Guard stand with them as they lay their loved one and hero to rest. It our honor to fulfill their request.
Peter served with the USMC from 1954 until 1958 and served stateside with A Battery, Automatic Weapons, 2nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery - Automatic Weapons Battalion out of 29 Palms, California. He was one of the instructors there as well on tanks.
After completing his Active Duty obligation, Peter ran a feed store in Acton for over 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed ocean fishing.
Peter is survived by his wife Judith; brother Ross; sister Barbara; children Paul, Gary (and wife Shari); six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will meet the family at Murray Farms and accompany them to Bakersfield National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there. Please note that rain is also expected.
Time Line for Friday, 9 January, 2025:
0830 - Stage at Walgreens 1101 W Tehachapi Blvd, Tehachapi, CA 93561
https://maps.app.goo.gl/STp6NwjY99T7fqi8A0845 - KSU to Murray Farms 6700 General Beale Rd, Di Giorgio, CA 93203
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z7JAxnVVsSt8dd6H60930 - Mission Briefing at Murray Farms
0945 - KSU to Bakersfield National Cemetery 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YVdZ6NZLDP44VEjk81045 - Flag Line, service and Military Honors
Ride Captain
Jim "Pops" Davis661-221-333120
jdavisabajo514@yahoo.comYou do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
