SHORT NOTICE!!The wife of Marshal W. Whatley, Jr., has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join her, their son, and other family members and friends as they bid a final farewell to their hero. We are honored and privileged to fulfill her request.
Marshal served in the United States Marine Corps from 1990-1994 and was honorably discharged as a Lance Corporal. After boot camp in San Diego and serving as a crew chief on the CH-53 Super Stallion, he was stationed at MCAS Tustin. After finishing flight training he was stationed at Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii.
Marshal lost his life in a plane he was piloting in Temecula on 23 November 2021. Investigators labeled him a hero as was able to actively avoid houses and children playing outside as his plane went down. He loved anything with wings or a rotor and was certified to fly many aircraft. Prior to his death, he had built a plane that was almost ready to fly.
As a civilian, he worked for Microsoft as principal project manager and also had many dealings with the DOD.
Marshal is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Andrea Lynn Whatley, and their 21-year-old son, Nathan Wayne Whatley.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions and have a face covering should the need arise. TIMETABLE FOR THU, 06 JAN 2022:1215: Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/os8uZZ6fmZ4gURg161245: Mission briefing.
1300: KSU to cortege.
1320: KSU to assigned shelter for honors and service.
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70949-939-7282
“Be like Vern”
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
