SHORT NOTICE: Lyman R. Josker, 84, USN, Korea, Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA 21 JAN 16
The Post:
The family of Lyman Robert (Duke) Josker has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Duke was the Navy from 1948 to 1960 and went into the reserves until 1964. He served in Korea as a Yeoman Second Class.
Duke was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and spent the last 39 years in California.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Duke went to work as a sheriff’s deputy in Buffalo. He also worked as an independent truck driver and fire run bus driver. He retired from Hughes Helicopter as a dispatcher. After retirement he volunteered for the Hemet Police Department, volunteered his time as Santa for Camp Pendleton and for the VFW Post 12020. He belonged to the Elks Club and American Legion of Honor as well.
Duke is survived by his wife Sandra, three sons and two daughters. He also leaves behind fourteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and numerous other family members.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Thursday 21 January 2016: 1345 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1415 – Mission Briefing
1430 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
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?413320 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
