The grandchildren of Robert Paulson Dunn have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the services of their loved one and to honor this American Hero. We are honored to do so.
Robert left school to join the US Army in 1936 and was in the Field Artillery. He was there for 2 years then returned home to care for the family after the passing of his father. When WWII was declared, he returned to duty in April 1943 for another 2 years and was sent to Europe where he was trained as a Military Policeman and served under Omar Bradley and later General George S. Patton in the 2nd Armored Division. His WWII campaigns took him from the US to England then finally Germany. He participated in the the Normandy Invasion D2 as an MP with Charley Company 509th MP Company guarding prisoners, handling traffic, and locating medics and supplies. His awards include the WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. When Robert returned from the war he drove trucks for over 65 years. He was involved in many organizations including the Loyal Order of Moose (where he served as Governor), the VFW Upland Post, the Teamsters, and the Disabled Veterans.
Robert is survived by his sister Delores Lemke, Granddaughter Robin Rodriguez and spouse Richard, 3 more grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 15 great great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, 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 for Mission Briefing #2.
Time table for Friday, 03 Jan 14:0930- Stage at Victorville Harley Davidson, 14522 Valley Center Dr. Victorville, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/azxj00945- Mission Briefing #1
1000- KSU to Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary, 24000 Waalew Rd Apple Valley, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/hPl8w1045- Mission Briefing #2 at Sunset Memorial Park (west side of the building).
1130-Flag Line at end of memorial service to Horse Drawn Carriage.
1145-Flag line to Final Site
1200-Honors
R/C Greg "Drifty" Vincent
SOCAL PGR Ride Captain
Cell 760-371-5467
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 share your condolences with the family at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?385370
