The family of Luther Walker Phillips, 79, USN, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one at his services. We are honored to accept this invitation. We will accompany our Hero and his family from the Funeral Home to the church in Wildomar, CA, a four mile ride, and after services, from the Church to his final resting place. Mr. Phillips was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Wildomar.
Luther was born and raised in Alabama, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1953 and was honorably discharged at the rank of MM3 in 1956, and settled in Southern California in 1957 after his discharge from the Navy. He rode Harley Davidson's for 57 years, was an active member of the VFW, and a licensed lathe and plastering contractor for the last 55 years. He was a proud Navy Veteran, who’s love of this country was passed on to his children, with both of his sons serving in the military. He also has a grandson currently serving as an Air Force Captain deployed to the middle east in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
He is survived by his four children: Dawndra of Cherry Valley, CA; Michelle of Wildomar, CA; Chris, US Navy Veteran of Hemet, CA; Michael, US Army, Murrieta, CA and 11 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the Funeral Home to the church, and then to his final resting place. A short accompaniment. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the church, or the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Friday, 14 FEB 14: 0800 - Stage at Murrieta Valley Funeral Home, 24651 Washington Ave., Murrieta CA 92562
http://goo.gl/maps/ZPvRU0815 - Mission Briefing
0845 - Flag line as our Hero is brought out to awaiting vehicle.
0900 - KSU to at Faith Baptist Church, 21220 Walnut St, Wildomar CA 92595
http://goo.gl/maps/MUBFb0930 - Arrival & Flag line
1115 - Flag line as our Hero is brought out to the awaiting vehicle.
1130 - KSU to Wildomar Cemetery, 21400 Palomar St., Wildomar CA 92595
http://goo.gl/maps/rtjBY1145 - Estimate arrival at Cemetery and flag line as our hero arrives.
R/C Chuck "Machine" JohnsonSo Cal PGR Ride Captain
chuckj661@hotmail.com
760-271-2544 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 to post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?386866
