The family of Sgt Forrest Emerson Wilkins, age 76, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his final honors, we would be honored to do so.
Sgt Wilkins began his service 18 September, 1964 with the United States Marine Corps. After successfully completing boot camp, he was one of six Marines chosen to be assigned to the State Department in Washington D.C. as part of a personal security detail. He stayed in this role for two years and then, he was deployed to Da Nang Vietnam as an ammunition technician. After completing his enlistment, he was honorably discharged on 11 September, 1968 at the rank of Sgt and entered the Marine Corps Reserve.
In 1969, Forrest joined the Los Angeles Police Department where he served for 30.5 years. After working basic patrol, he applied for, and was accepted to work the Motor Detail which was his duty assignment for the next 19 years. After he retired in 2000, he continued to ride his Harley Police Electra Glide for another 21 years.
Sgt Wilkins was married for over 50 years to the love of his life, Leanna. In addition to Leanna, he is survived by 11 children 14 grandchildren, one sister, two brothers and numerous other family members.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer.
Time table for Monday, 16 MAR 2020:0915 - Stage at Oakdale Memorial Park, 1401 S. Grand Avenue, Glendora, CA 91740
https://tinyurl.com/PGR-Wilkins0930 - Mission briefing
0945 - Stage and flag line at entrance for the arrival of our hero
0955 - KSU to internment site for Flag Line, Service and Military and LAPD Honors
R/C Scotty “Tailgate” Wiles
SoCalPGR Ride CaptainPGR #108920
socalpgrrc@yahoo.com
(626) 922-6304
Riding in honor of HN Daniel "Doc" Noble KIA 24/07/2007 Diyala Iraq 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 remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
