The family of SGT John V. Odle, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service and his sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
John served his country in WWII as a Sergeant Tank Commander with 738th Armor Division Company D. John's Company was actively involved in the "Battle of the Bulge" in which his Battalion received a Unit Citation from The Belgian government. Sergeant Odle received 3 Bronze Stars during his participation in the war.
After the war John worked as a union carpenter for 60 years. If you had a wood project chances are John would want in on it. In his spare time John could be found in Vegas at one of the many crap tables taking his chances at winning big.
John is survived by his son David and David's wife Leigh Ann, grandson David Jr. And Brother Bill.
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 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, 30 APR 15: 0845 - Stage at Rice Mortuary 5310 Torrance Blvd. Torrance CA 90503-4012
https://goo.gl/maps/tcVdT 0900 - Mission briefing.
0915 - Flag line and KSU for Pacifica Crest Cemetery 2701 182nd St. Redondo Beach, Ca. 90278-3901
https://goo.gl/maps/psvTh 0945 - Flag line and services with full military honors.
RC Jon LaFleur714-488-5363
Paljoeyj@yahoo.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 at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?402766
