The family of Richard Vernon Weidmann has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Richard was born in Compton, California on October 13, 1942 and entered Eternal Rest on March 02, 2019 at the age of 76. Richard served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged at the rank of E-5.
After the military, Richard attended college and graduated as a expert gunsmith and was honored to be on Deans list, he loved to hunt, fish, camp and owned a print shop. In the 70's he also owned a skate shop in Venice. Richard was a hands on family man stepping up to help when needed with the his children and grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his son Sean, daughter Tarlee, 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many loving friends.
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 their home 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. Please respect the rules of the cemetery as we are guests at the Riverside National Cemetery.
Time Table for Friday, 10 May 20190815 - Stage at Lowe's Parking Lot, 350 South Sanderson Ave Hemet, CA 92545
https://goo.gl/maps/T2PUnDaEQvdi2yzSA0830 - Mission Briefing
0845 - KSU to family residence
0900 - Flag line as our hero is carried to awaiting family vehicle
0915 - KSU for Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Ca. 92518.
https://goo.gl/maps/Pwe2HGSEiFdnRmqB8 (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR)
0950 - Est arrival at RNC
1000 - KSU to assigned Committal for Flag line, Service and Military Honors of our Hero.
Ray "T-Bone" GouldSoCal PGR Ride Captain
951.634.4112 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.
