The family has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present and accompany their hero, Gilbert Sherwood, from Palmdale to the Riverside National Cemetery. We are honored to do so.
Gilbert Sherwood served in the US Army from 10/27/1952 until 10/26/1955, serving in Korea as an SP3. While serving in Korea, he was assigned to the Infantry Operation/Intelligence Division as a specialist. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
Gilbert worked at Lockheed Aircraft Co in Burbank, CA on the left wing of the F-104 Starfighter (1951-1952) prior to joining the Army. After he left the military, he worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department from 11/25/64 to 03/16/92. He worked at the East Los Angeles Sheriff's Department out of the Academy until 1982 and then transferred to the Antelope Valley (Lancaster) Sheriff's Station until retiring. He drove a patrol car as a Deputy Sheriff. He also received special training with the California Highway Patrol as a Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist. He was the only Deputy Sheriff at the time to receive this training.
Gilbert loved to camp in his RV and travel. He was a member of the Sunshine Rollers trailer group where he was President. He attended Sheriff Retiree breakfasts. He often traveled to various events such as the retiree breakfasts and Sheriff Camp-Outs in Oregon until 2017. He also participated with the Patriot Guards, driving his vehicle for local missions. He volunteered for the Baker-to-Vegas Challenge Run in the Aid Station for many years, and hosted the Queensland Australian Police Officers for the Baker-to- Vegas Challenge Run in 2004. He volunteered at Yosemite National Park as a Campground Host and Search & Rescue/Patrol. One of his greatest honors was traveling to Seoul Korea for the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice where he was honored.
Gilbert was married for 49 years to Sharon Sherwood who preceded him in death. He is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome. We will be accompanying the hero and his family from the chapel to Riverside National Cemetery. This is a distance of 100 miles and involves freeway changes. So please have your bikes/cages fully gassed and ready to ride. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions, have face covering available, if needed.NOTE: The weather is expected to remain warm. Please HYDRATE! HYDRATE! HYDRATE!TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 22 JUN 20210800 – Stage at Haley Olsen Chapel of the Valley, 38141 N 6th St East Palmdale, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/fKyJiyXGJbY3xz53A0820 – Mission brief.
0830 – Flag line for Hero and family as they leave the chapel.
0845 – KSU for Riverside National Cemetery.
1100 – ETA to RNC; move to staging area to await shelter assignment.
1130 – KSU to assigned shelter for honors and service.
David Corbin, aka (pusher)
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran (74-78)
SoCal Patriot Guard Riders Ride Captain
Lancaster/Palmdale areaAmerican Legion Riders Area 6 VP.
American Legion Riders Post 311 VP.
American Legion Post 311 E-Board member
cell: 661-965-1719
Semper Paratus
You have to go out...but you do not have to come back..
I ride for my brother, Lino Torres
USMC..
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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.
