The family of MM1 Edgar C. Lay, age 82, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral services for their Hero, it would be our honor to do so. Mr. Lay is also a family member of long time PGR member and Ride Captain Candyman Rodriguez.
Edgar C. Lay enlisted in the US Navy on 03 July, 1959 and served over 20 years as a Machinist Mate, he was honorably discharged and retired on 31 Jan 81 at the rank of MM1, Petty Officer 1st Class E-6. During his time in the Navy he was on the USS Frank Knox and the USS Roark and traveled to Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. He served during the Vietnam War Era.
After retiring from the US Navy, Edgar continued supporting his country by taking a job with the federal government as a civilian employee at the Long Beach Naval Shipyards from 1981 to 1996 when he retired again. Edgar received many awards and commendations during both his military and civilian periods of service.
After retiring a second time this gave him more time for things he loved including drag racing, NASCAR races, car shows, and restoring his pride and joy, his 1967 Chevy Camaro Super Sport. But most of all Edgar loved spending time with his family.
Left to honor Edgar and remember his love are his wife Margie, and their two children, their daughter Barbara and Son Roland, and 2 grand daughters Savannah & Sydney, As well as his sisters Rachel Halcomb, Wilhelmina Gywn, Linda Measell and brother Don Lay. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Sr. and Birdie Lay as well as his two other sisters, Phyllis Schultz and Louise Phillips.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary services 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 Tuesday, 17 JUL 18:
1215 - Stage at Acheson-Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92504
https://goo.gl/maps/Mv7Yo9mhLvp1230 - Mission briefing
1245 - Flag Line for dignfied transfer of Hero to coach
1300 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Family to staging area #4, PGR to North of staging area #8)
https://goo.gl/maps/WL2jd6ti5fP21345 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
So Cal PGR Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356 cell
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.
