The family of William Larry Griggs Sr. 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.
William was born on 05 September 1933 and entered into Eternal Rest on 07 October 2019.
William was in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1987, serving in Korea and Vietnam. During his tenure in the Air Force, part of his assignments was overlooking the aircraft maintenance department. Included in his numerus awards/citation was the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal and Good Conduct Medal. After an amazing career that spanned thirty-five years, William retired as a Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt, E-8).
Some of William’s favorite pastimes was his love of fixing boats and cars. He also loved hosting fish fries and Christmas gatherings.
William is survived by his wife Barbara and son William Jr.
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.
If you cannot accompany this Hero please consider meeting us at the entrance of the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
Time Table for Wednesday 23 October 20190945 – Stage at Arlington Mortuary, 9645 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/VxkQeBvUBs921015 – Mission Briefing
1030 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1045 – 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/v0K0E1145 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.com
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.
