The family of Gayl James Thompson, 69, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral service & military honors for their Hero, it will be our honor to do so.
Gayl James Thompson AKA JimBob served in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Vietnam War. From 1966 to 1970 JimBob served in Vietnam and was stationed at Cheyenne Mountain Colorado (NORAD). He had achieved the rank of Sergeant at the time of his honorable discharge.
After the military, JimBob worked and retired as a landscape contractor foreman with RGB Landscaping in Riverside, CA.
On his free time JimBob enjoyed competing with others in BBQ smoking competitions. He also enjoyed competing in shooting competitions at his local firing range. When he was not competing he was very active with the American Legion post 289 as a Commander multiple times, he was also a District 21 Commander. After that he was very active with the Sons of American Legion Riders.
JimBob is survived by his wife Patsy Thompson, son Michael Thompson, Daughter Cari Hinojosa, Step son Dan Milligan, step daughter Tami Jones. He is also survived by nine Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild. He will be dearly missed by all those you knew him.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Wednesday, 4 October 17:
1345-Stage at Riverside National Cemetery Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518, (North of Staging Area #8)
https://goo.gl/maps/GJ7QTQNZUC421400-Briefing
1430- 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.
