The family of Gunnery Sergeant William Rudolph Dewese has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Gunnery Sergeant Dewese proudly served his country, in the United States Marines, from October 1945 through November 1975. He participated in the occupation of Japan from March 1946 through June 1946, and in the occupation of China from June 1946 through 1947. He then was stationed in Korea following the Korean War. Upon his retirement and honorable discharge, he had attained the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.
William was an avid recreational gambler and particularly enjoyed playing Black Jack at the local casinos. In his later years he enjoyed having lunch at the Oceanside Sr. Citizens Center, followed by sitting at the beach. Mr. Dewese was predeceased by his wife of 65 years Charlotte, and is survived by his sister Geri Legato of Laeger, W. Va., his son Bruce Dewese, four grandsons, and six great grandchildren.
The family has requested an accompaniment from Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista, Ca to Riverside National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 60 miles. It is our privilege to do so.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
Timetable for Tuesday 10 DEC 2019:1100 – Stage at Allen Brothers Mortuary, 1315 S. Sante Fe Ave., Vista, Ca. 92083
https://goo.gl/maps/zYdAU8Fs769bYbK99Note: PGR members in San Diego area wishing to ride together to the Mortuary, we will depart the Miramar Café, 7128 Miramar Rd., San Diego, Ca 92121 at 1015.
https://goo.gl/maps/JYeyhqSJYFT1LnHE81115 – PGR Mission Briefing.
1130 – KSU for Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside,. Ca 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E Note: PGR stage north of staging area #8.
1330 – KSU for assigned shelter for Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service.
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.
Jeff "TriGeezer" WernerSoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.comYou 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.
