The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the caregiver and friend of PO2 William B Williams, USN (Ret), to honor this hero for his service to his country. We will be honored to do so.
Willy, who had no family, served his country honorably in the US Navy retiring after 21 years. He was a Veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
For his service Willy received the National Defense Service medal w/ Bronze Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam), Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Good Conduct medals (5), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device, National Defense Service Medal –Korea and the Korean Service Medal w/ 1 Engagement Star.
In retirement, Willy spent much of his time at the Fleet Reserve in Imperial Beach. He had many friends there, some who will be there for his final send off and some who will be joining us in the procession to the cemetery.
Willy was preceded in death by his wife who passed in 2009 and his only son. He will be reunited with his wife at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery.
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 from the Fleet Reserve in Imperial Beach 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 Friday, Sept. 23, 2016:0815 - Stage at Fleet Reserve, 659 Silver Strand Blvd. Imperial Beach CA 91932
https://goo.gl/maps/tkTnen2KFvj (Stage in back lot off 3rd St)
0830 - Mission Briefing
0915 - KSU to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/8VsuBrmVNUL2 1000 - (EST) Arrival at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
1030 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Bill LamoureeSoCal. Ride Captain
619-244-8543
billlamoureepgr@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 condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?422663
