The family of Albert Gordon Goude has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to honor this American Hero; it will be our honor to do so.
Albert served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 and in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955 He Joined the Army in WWII as a Pre Med student, and continued through Medical School until the War ended and he was discharged. When the Korean War started he joined the Air Force as an MD and became a Flight Surgeon for an F86 Squadron in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. As his unit was preparing to deploy the Truce was signed and he completed his term and separated.
Albert practiced medicine here and did medical missionary work in Nigeria and upon returning he specialized in tropical disease and Public Health. He served San Bernardino County as a Health Officer until he retired. After his retirement he volunteered as a doctor in the U.S. Marshall Islands, Korea and Russia for various organizations.
Albert is survived by his wife Donna, his sister Joanne, three sons and two daughters. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
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 Friday 29 July 2016: 0900 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #5 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E0945 – Mission Briefing
1000 – KSU to assigned shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.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 remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?420658Please 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
