Through the support of our friends at Risher Mortuary, the family of Navy Reserve Veteran Arthur Richard "Dick" Brown has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Dick Brown was commissioned to grade of Ensign USNR and accepted appointment in November 1958. He completed his active duty requirement effective July 1961, and completed his reserve obligation in November 1966. He served aboard the USS Rochester, a heavy destroyer in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged after completing his obligations and earned the rank of LtJG.
Mr. Brown was a Registered Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist with the State of California for almost 50 years. He worked overseas in Greece and the Philippines.
Dick loved the military and was passionate in his support of veterans and the Long Beach Veterans Medical Center.
Dick Brown is survived by wife Margaret "Genny", brothers Harry and Tom, daughters Andrea and Susannah, son Charles, and 3 grandchildren.
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 family residence 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Wednesday, 24 AUG 2016:0830 - Stage Edison Park Community Garden, 99 College Park Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740
https://goo.gl/nGY5rN0845 - Mission Briefing
0900 - KSU to family residence
0915 - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to awaiting vehicle
0930 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/Vw9XG3 (approximately 64 miles)
1045 - Estimated arrival at RNC (Family at Staging area #1, PGR Staging area #8)
1100 - KSU to Assigned Committal for Interment Service and Military Honors
R/C: Ken HolstSoCal PGR Ride Captain
ca2whlcruzr@gmail.com
562-972-7882
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” ~ Amelia Earhart
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 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 ride/drive safely
Please post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?421456
