The family of Richard Baker Libbey has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their hero on the occasion of his final journey and Military Honors. We are honored to participate.
Richard, who was known as Rick, enlisted in the U.S Marine Corps in 1967 where he served Honorably until his discharge in 1970. At the time of his separation, he was an Corporal. His unit was an artillery unit that saw action in Vietnam. That unit was the 3/12 under the 1st Battalion and saw action in the Tết Offensive of Khe Sanh and Battle of Huế.
Following his service to his country, Rick worked for Amtrack for 33 years until his retirement. He also volunteered at Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino and enjoyed spending many hours there as a guest. He was also active in a POW-MIA organization.
Our Hero was married to Tina Louise Fahrney Libby and is survived by his three siblings, George, Jean, and Joyce. We will be joined at the mission briefing by Tim “Lone Rider” Hastings, a RFTW Outreach member. He will share additional information about his friend, Rick.
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 (FLO) mission at the mortuary and memorial park. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, TUESDAY 15 MARCH 2022 1115 - Stage at Turner Stevens Live Oak Mortuary and Memorial Park, 200 East Duarte Road, Monrovia, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/ZZXdxBf7KgYa8VJM8 1130 - Mission briefing.
1145 - Flag line for transfer of hero to awaiting coach.
1200 - KSU to mausoleum at same address.
1215 - Flag line and Final Military Honors.
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
aka Captain Chaos
SoCal PGR R/CSSgt USAF 1970-74
661-212-2284
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
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.
