!!! UPDATE - WE HAVE ADDED A GAS STOP TO THE TIME TABLE BELOW - IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE RIDE PLEASE ARRIVE THERE NO LATER THAN 0945 HRS !!!The family of Larry Alan Goldsmith, age 73, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany this Hero and be present to honor him for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
Larry Alan Goldsmith, 73 years old from Yuma, AZ served in the United States Air Force from June 2, 1967 to Jan 7, 1971 in Puerto Rico and Lompoc, CA. He worked with the Military Police and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
Larry's experience as a military police officer inspired him to continue a life of service. After the military he was a Police Officer for the Los Angeles Police Department for 20 yrs before retirement, then went to work for City of Orange PD for 16 yrs, retiring as a Detective.
Larry was a musician/singer, loved playing guitar and singing Rock N Roll, and he was a master gardener, he had the most beautiful yard in his neighborhood, he could make anything grow. It is especially significant to Larry's family that the PGR will accompany him on his last ride, as he loved riding his Harley.
Larry is survived by his wife Sharon and 2 daughters Kerie and Lauren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approx 230 miles. 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.
NOTE: If you plan to meet us at RNC for a Flag Line at the entrance please be there no later than 1300 hrs, procession expected to arrive at 1330 hrsSPECIAL NOTE: Several PGR members are riding to AZ the day before, on the 13th of October, and staying in a hotel, due to the long ride. If you would like to join us please call the Ride Captain Tom Barry (714) 206-1227 for hotel info and details.NOTE: WE HAVE A LONG LEG ON THIS TRIP OF 151 MILES FROM STARTING POINT TO GAS STOP PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BIKE CAN HANDLE THAT DISTANCE. If you wish to join procession at the gas stop please be there no later than 0945 hrs. UPDATED!! Time Table for Wednesday 14 October 2020: 0700 - Stage at Desert Valley Mortuary, 138 N. S Avenue B, Somerset, AZ 85350
https://goo.gl/maps/JBx2XKB5HdaTpicW7 0715 - Mission Briefing
0730 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/1zbpr3H4gc8f891r5 (151 miles to Gas Stop)
1000 - Gas Stop at TA Truck Stop, 46155 Dillon Rd, Coachella, CA 92236
https://goo.gl/maps/pabaGEj7JwQwM4YD91030 - KSU to RNC (76 miles to destination)
1330 - Approximate arrival time at RNC
1415 - KSU to the assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service, and Military Honors
R/C Tom Barry
So Cal PGR Ride Captainadmin@armobility.com
(714) 206-1227
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.
