The family of Michael Francis Larkin 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.
Michael was born in St. Louis, Missouri on 10 June 1927 and entered into Eternal Rest on 14 December 2017.
Michael entered the U.S. Air Corps in July 1945. One of his first duty stations was Tulle Bay, Greenland and then was assigned Harmon Field, Newfoundland where he met the love of his life, Charlotte.
Michael’s career took him to bases in Michigan, Texas, Guam, New Mexico, Riverside, California and Seoul, Korea.
Michael’s awards/citations included the Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
After his retirement from the Air Force, Michael began a second career with the Riverside District Attorney’s Office, Family Support Unit. Michael retired in 1993 as Deputy Chief Family Support Officer.
After his retirement, Michael and Charlotte spent almost every moment together. Michael loved to read on a variety of subjects. He loved a good book, a cup of tea and a cookie.
Michael was preceded in death by Charlotte, his wife of sixty-two years, his brother Raymond, his son Randall and grandson John. Michael leaves behind his sons Michael, Ray and Tony and daughters Sheri, Beverly, Corrie and Judy and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. 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 Friday 05 January 2018 1215 – Stage at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 7050 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/TwShV5kvY7s1245 – Mission Briefing
1300 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1315 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1400 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
Larry ("Tweety") Medcraft
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
LMedcraf@yahoo.com
Cell 951-897-6635
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 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. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
