We have been invited by the family of Col Rex Lawrence Poutre to accompany him on his last ride from the church to his final resting place. We would be honored to do so.
Col Rex Lawrence Poutre served in the US Army Air Corps & US Air Force from March 1942 to March 1975 when he received his Honorable Discharge at his retirement. During his time in the Army Air Corps & Air Force, he was a highly decorated pilot who flew in World War II in Germany, trained other pilots in the Korean War, and was in Command of Air support in Vietnam. He had 4-1/2 kills in Germany while flying as a support fighter plane, escorting bombers over German territory.
After Rex's retirement, he rode Honda Gold Wings until 1985. He loved long rides like the Iron Butt around the four corners of USA, and participated in the Three Flags rally for 15 years. He also enjoyed playing golf with his buddies and his two sons. Out of boredom he drove many cross country trips in an 18-wheeler for S and S Casket Company, picking up textiles and bales of cotton in Georgia, and delivering caskets to large funeral homes on his way east. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren when they came along. He spent most of his spare time with his family and listening to Johnny Cash.
The love of his life, LaVaughn, died in 2014. They were married at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA in 1943 and were married for 72 years at the time of LaVaughn's passing. Rex is survived by three children, Michael, Susan, and Kevin; 7 Grandchildren, 11 great Grandchildren and 2 great, great Grandchildren.
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 services to his final resting place, approximately 15 miles. 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, 15 May 18:1015 - Stage at Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church 12745 Oriole Ave, Grand Terrace, CA 92313
https://goo.gl/maps/ek2GQULabrk (please arrive quietly as service will be in progress)
1030 - Mission briefing
1045 - Flag line as Hero is brought to awaiting Vehicle
1100 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/YrzZiFb8KqL21145 - ETA Riverside National Cemetery
1215 - KSU to Shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Final Military Honors
Dean Parker aka Deano aka Gofer
Patriot Guard Ride Captaindean1951@verizon.net
909-732-7235
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.
