The Patriot Guard has been asked by the family of MAJ Robert Samuel Key to attend his funeral services and we will be proud to do so.
Robert recently passed away unexpectedly while hiking with the son, Patrick. He was a man of strength, with a great sense of humor, deep humility and unwavering loyalty. Robert lived his life loving his family and friends, and serving his country both through his military service in Vietnam and his continued work at the Veteran’s Affairs Administration.
Robert leave behind his wife of 31 years Diane Amrhein Key; and 3 children, Meghan, Patrick and Lauren. He was also a beloved grandfather and brother. Robert will be missed dearly by countless relatives, friends, clients and others who knew him.
Robert served in the US Army for 23 years and retired at the rank of Major. During this time he served as a Green Beret and in the 1st Infantry, 82nd Airborne Corps, and 5th Special Forces Group. He was highly decorated for his service in Vietnam: awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with “V” and five Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Stars for Meritorious Service and Meritorious Achievement, the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, and Combat Infantryman Badge, as well as others.
After retiring, Robert joined the Dept. of Veterans Affairs where he provided Counseling services to Combat Veterans and their families for over 26 years.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the Church 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 Monday 13 JAN 14:0930 - Stage at Saddleback Church, 1 Saddleback Pkwy, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
http://goo.gl/maps/u7veQ0945 - Mission Briefing.
1000 - Flag Line at beginning of Service.
1100 - Flag Line at conclusions of Service.
1130 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA. 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/k3apP 1230 - Est. Arrival at RNC.
1330 - KSU to shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
R/C Jon La FleurSo Cal Ride Captain
714-488-5363
paljoeyj@yahoo.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:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?385858
