The family Joe D. Smothermon, 92, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend their loved one's services at Riverside National Cemetery, it will be our honor to do so.
Joe Smothermon served in the US Army in Honolulu, Oahu, T.H. for over two years as a Staff Sergeant MP during WWII. Joe was in charge of 11 car "jeep patrol", where he supervised a platoon of 32 men doing roving patrol work. Under a duty officer, Joe had complete charge of radio patrolmen, plainclothes-men, beat men and traffic investigators, all organized along municipal police department lines. Ruled on procedures in unusual cases. Had charge of policing off-limit areas, investigating accidents, and all violations of martial law, with the 810th Military Police Company. He served from 7/3/43 to 2/23/46.
After his service Joe was superintendent of a roofing company for over 30 years. Hobbies were RV traveling, camping with family and friends, golfing, and bowling.
He is survived by his wife Minnie Smothermon. Had three children, Carol, Vickie and Darwine. 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Monday, 5 JUNE 17: 1150-Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (North of Staging area #
https://goo.gl/maps/KbDEhTqSFBs1215-Briefing
1230 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service & Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
So Cal PGR Ride Captainlltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
"Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-Courage"
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.
