The family of William "Bill" Lester Groves has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Bill was born 5 May, 1927, he passed away on 2 July, 2020. He was 93 years old.
Bill was a private first class in the US Marine Corps. Bill was a part of the "Greatest Generation". He joined the Marine Corps 15 September 1944 and left the Corps 1 year later 15 December 1945. Bill was awarded the Purple Heart. He was shot while helping to carry a gurney for an injured Marine during combat during WWII.
Bill is survived by his wife loving wife of 63 years Mona, sons Bill Jr and Bob, daughter Barri. Three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Bill and his wife Mona were owners of the Ramona Oil Co. in Ramona, Ca. for 38 years.
Bill loved working on cars and trucks, especially his 1956 Ford pickup.. He was a member of the San Diego Limited Pickup Club for many years. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 50 years, also a member of the American Legion in Ramona.
The family has asked for the PGR to ride with them from Ramona to Miramar National Cemetery.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will accompany from Ramona to the cemetery, approx 26 miles. All are welcome. If you do not wish to ride on the accompany we will meet you at the cemetery.
NOTE: IMPORTANT COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS - FACE COVERINGS/MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES AT MIRAMAR NATIONAL CEMETERY AND YOU MUST MAINTAIN 6' DISTANCING FROM OTHER PEOPLE.Time Table for Tuesday, 04 August, 2020:1045 - Stage at the Kmart parking lot in Ramona, 1855 Main St., Ramona, CA 92065
https://goo.gl/maps/UvoG8kesLoYpiP9c71110 - Mission Briefing
1130 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/wh2VQPCSDcX31psR61230 - Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1245 - Flag Line from family car to horse drawn hearse
1300 - Flag Line with full military honors
R/C Santa Ken Brassell
So Cal PGR Ride Captainkenbrassell@gmail.com
619-333-9685
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).
