The family and friends of Richard Philip Schlosser, United States Army, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one on his final journey. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Richard served in the U.S. Army from August 1969 to September 1971 at the rank of Private 2nd Class (PV2 E-2). Richard flew in helicopters as a combat medic in the U.S. Army in Vietnam evacuating wounded in support of the 1st Air Cavalry Division where he was exposed to Agent Orange.
After his military service, he earned his electrical contractors license in 1979.
He loved cars and motorcycles and enjoyed working on his ranch.
Richard is survived by his wife Loretta and brother Michael.
Loretta has requested that his Urn travel from Murrieta via the Patriot Guard Riders to Riverside National Cemetery.
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 mortuary 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 Tuesday 16 January 2018
1115 – Stage at Murrieta Valley Funeral Home, 24651 Washington Ave., Murrieta, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/6WwLH2ndjpC21130 – Mission Briefing
1145 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to awaiting vehicle.
1145 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1245 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
Larry “Tweety” Medcraft
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
LMedcraf@yahoo.com
951-897-6635 cell
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.
