The family of James Joseph Moriarty 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. This will be a Flag Line Only (FLO) at RNC.
James Moriarty was born on January 18, 1929 and passed on August 25, 2019. James was 90 at the time of his passing.
James served in the U.S. Navy from January 19, 1946 thru November 14, 1947. His rank was Seaman 2nd class at the time of his Honorable Discharge from military service. James was stationed on the USNAS Port Lyautey, French Morocco and USNARB, Devon England.
After his military career, James was a truck driver, bar owner, and real estate investor. James enjoyed spending time with his family and would organize vacations with the family to enjoy summer and snow vacations. He loved his wife and children and his sobriety. Many people thought it was interesting that a recovering alcoholic would own a bar.
His surviving family includes his wife Alice of 61 years, sons James, John and Patrick, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please respect the rules of the cemetery as we are guests at the Riverside National Cemetery.
Time Table for Monday October 7, 2019:
1300 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery,22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508 (Staging Area 4 for Family, Staging Area 8 for PGR)
1320 - Mission Briefing
1345 - KSU to assigned Committal Area for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors for our Hero
R/C Larry Medcraft
Larry Medcraft aka “Blaze”
SoCal PGR 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 Hero’s. No talking, smoking or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios and cell phones off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe all speed limits. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
