The family of David Betti have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this Hero for his service to our country. It will be our privilege to do so.
David served on active duty in the United State Marine Corps from 25Jun69 to 26Jun71 and then four additional years in the Marine Reserves. David rose to the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Combat Action Ribbon and the Rifle Marksmanship Badge.
David is survived by his wife, three children and four grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters. He had developed an interest in playing the drums as early as middle school and continued to play them his entire life. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and anything to do with the great outdoors. After the Marine Corps, Dave worked in the oil fields, drove trucks and later on became a school bus driver.
David also served as President of the Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion.
David’s death was brought on by complications due to Agent Orange exposure while in deployed to Vietnam.
The PGR will accompany our Hero and his family from the funeral home to the cemetery. We will then stand a flag line for our Hero at the gravesite and be present as his final military honors are rendered.
NOTE: This Hero's death is Combat Related so dog tags have been ordered and will be available. 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 for mission information.
Time table for Saturday, 9 MAY 15: 0830 – Stage at mortuary, 757 Main Street, Ventura, CA
0845 – Mission briefing
0900 – KSU to cemetery
0915 – Arrive at cemetery and stand by for flag line
1000 – Funeral service with Full Military Honors
R/C Mike AbrahamSoCal PGR Ride Captain
pgrcbmike@hotmail.com
818-645-9698
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 their cars. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the R/C. Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a car. Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?403032
