The family of David Lee Thomas has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our honor and privilege to do so.
Dave, a US Army veteran, served in Europe during WWII. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, Rhineland Central Europe, American Theater, European African, Middle Eastern. At the time of his discharge he had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.
In civilian life Dave was owner and operator of Dave Thomas Company, an Interior design company. His customers included Adolph Coors’ wife, the Scripps family the Hazard family and the Daleys. He loved camping, boating and fishing.
Dave is survived by: his brother Rex Thomas; Sister, Nola Mae Below; his daughters; Kathleen Wade, Elaine McNelly, and his sons; David L Thomas Jr, Richard Thomas; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild.
The family has requested a flag line at Miramar National Cemetery as Dave 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, July 7, 2016:1230 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/iQi3k9rpL7C21300 – Mission Briefing
1330 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Bill LamoureeSoCal PGR Ride Captain
619-244-8543
billlamoureepgr@gmail.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?419761
