The family of Bertram Gardes has requested the Patriot Guard to pay Honors to this American Hero. It will be our honor to do so.
Bertram was born in 1925 and was part of that generation that was born and raised to work hard all their lives. He worked hard and played hard at everything.
Bertram served in the United States Coast Guard aboard the USS General Hugh L. Scott (AP-136) a Squire class transport ship for the US Navy in WWII. The ship was crewed by the Coast Guard until she was decommissioned. She was named in honor of US Army General Hugh Lenox Scott.
Bertram was a Watertender Second Class.
Upon completion of his enlistment Bertram went to work for Jorgansen Steel as a heat treater. He retired from there in 1981.
Bertram loved to read and travel. He loved going out to eat and watching the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dodgers.
Bertram leaves behind his daughter, Patricia Bennett, 3 Grandsons, and 4 Great Grandsons.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
The weather may be hot 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 August 2016: 1315 - Stage at Miller-Mies Funeral Home, 10229 Paramount Blvd., Downey, Ca. 90241
https://goo.gl/maps/T87UBoRmtWB2 1330 - Mission Briefing
1400 - Flag Line for our Hero at his memorial, after which his urn will be going home with the family.
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal - PGR Ride CaptainUSCG Vietnam Vet
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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?421660
