The Family of LTC Donald Peter Moriarty II, USA (RET) has requested the Patriot Guard to pay Honors to this distinguished and highly decorated Officer of the United States Army. It will be our Honor to do so.
Donald was born on the 26th of Jan 1935 , and passed on the 4th of Feb 2018 at the age of 83 years old.
During his time here on earth he accomplished what most men can only dream of.
Donald after graduating High school joined the United States Army on the 19th of Nov. 1957 and served until the 30th of Nov. 1980.
During his illustrious career he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel serving in many capacities, and in many Countries.
Donalds Military history consisted of serving
1957-1959: Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, IN (Finance Corps)
1960-1962: Fort Bliss, TX, then Loring AFB, Limestone, ME (Strategic Air Command)
1962-1965: Munich/Ingolstadt, Germany (Nike Battery); Kaiserslautern, Germany (32nd AADCOM)
1965-1966: Fort Sill, OK (Air Defense Artillery school)
1966-1967: Vietnam (Division Artillery Staff, 1st Cavalry Division)
1967-1969: Stewart AFB, Newburgh, NY (Eastern NORAD Region)
1970-1971: Vietnam (Operations Officer, Adviser School, training Mobile Advisor Teams throughout South Vietnam)
1971-1973: West Palm Beach, FL (Regular Army Adviser to the 1st Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery, Florida National Guard
1973-1976: Kaiserslautern and Wiesbaden, Germany (32nd AADCOM)
1976-1980: Fort Bliss, TX (Head of Command Control & Integration Department of Combat Developments Directorate)
Donalds Awards consisted of the Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Bronze Star
Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm;
Joint Staff Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Vietnamese Staff Service Medal, First Class.
After Donalds time in the service was complete with an Honorable Discharge he went to work for Hughes Aircraft Company, 1980-1995:.Donald was promoted to Staff Engineer, specialist in Command Control and Systems Integration, Systems Engineer, Department Manager for Integrated Systems, and Engineering Program Manager.
When Donald had some spare time which wasn't much he became interested in Genealogy: where he published several articles on family history. He also helped Author: A Fine Body of Men: The Orleans Light Horse, Louisiana Cavalry (New Orleans: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 2014)
Donald also became a member of the Rapides Symphony Orchestra, Alexandria, LA: Member (1999-2007),
President Republican Party (2005-2007)
Member, Republican State Central Committee, Louisiana (2004-2009); delegate, Republican National Convention, Minneapolis, MN, Rotary Club of Villa Park, California (2009-2018)
Donald definitely left his mark on this world as a very caring and hard worker to make this place a better place to live.
On 4th of Feb 2018 this world became a little darker, but Heaven oh so much brighter..
Donald is survived by his Wife:Diana M. Moriarty, Children: Erin P. Moriarty; Donald P. Moriarty III;
Step-children: Wendy S. Rogers ;Joanna S. Fay & 4 grandchildren
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Tuesday 13 Feb. 20181000 - Stage St. Norbert Catholic Church, 300 E. Taft Ave., Orange, Ca. 92865
https://goo.gl/maps/EX7ydmBMsup1045 - Flagline as Hero is brought out to awaiting coach
1100 - KSU to Fairhaven Memorial Park and Cemetery ,1702 Fairhaven Ave., Santa Ana, Ca. 92705
https://goo.gl/maps/YmgKNU9KQzJ2 1130 - ETA at Fairhaven Memorial Park and Cemetery
1145 - Flagline as Hero is taken from Coach to Final resting place
1200 - Services for Lieutenant Colonel Donald Peter Moriarty begin
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for usYou 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.
