The family of a WWII Hero, Carl W. Sedler Jr., 90, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his services and honor him for his military service, we will be honored to do so.
Carl W. Sedler Jr., enlisted in the U.S. Navy just after graduating from Alhambra High School in July, 1944, he served in the Philippines in WWII. During his time in the service and was responsible for the Armed Guards aboard ship. He was honorably discharged at the end of the war in November, 1945.
After the war he enrolled at UCLA, played on the basketball team, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then worked for Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) for 32 1/2 years and retired in 1985. He enjoyed his retirement playing golf and was very proud of his 5 'holes in one'. He was also a big fan of the Chargers and Padres, and of course UCLA football.
Carl is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judith.
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 church 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 Saturday, 03 DEC 16: 1330 - Stage at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3352 Katella, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
https://goo.gl/maps/uo9knVS7EMQ2 (please arrive quietly as service will be in progress)
1345 - Mission briefing
1400 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from church to coach
1415 - KSU to Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601
https://goo.gl/maps/pBiT27jwexz (approximately 17 miles)
1500 - Est arrival at cemetery for Flag Line and Military Honors
Ride Captain
Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainDowney, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@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 notes of condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?425775
