The family of Richard Paul Brombach, age 92, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to join them in honoring their Hero. We shall be honored to participate at his final Military Honors .
Richard served his country in the United States Air Force following his membership in the ROTC at the University of Southern California {USC). After graduation our hero was sent to Fuchu AB in Japan and later stationed at Tachikawa AB, a Military Airlift Command (MAC) base. He was a 1st Lieutenant working as a supervisor in the supply chain supporting our military at the conclusion of the Korean War.
His active service was from October 1953 to April 1955. He continued to serve in the reserves until 1962. For his service he was presented the National Defense, Korea, and United Nations Service Medals.
When Richard was attending USC he was track and field star and won a National Championship in the high jump. He was an alternate to the US 1952 Summer Olympic Games. Upon graduation he married his college sweetheart, Betty Jean, in this same chapel.
Following his active service he became Vice-President of the Clark Drugstore chain and later its CEO. During their marriage of over 60 years, until Betty Jean's passing in 2017, they enjoyed travelling to over 100 countries around the world and often taking along children and grandchildren. They also provided for the college education of all 10 grandchildren.
Our hero is predeceased by his wife, Betty Jean (nee Clark), and is survived by their three daughters, Sharon Kinney, Lynne Heller, and Marianne Perkins and their spouses. Our hero is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday, 29 April 2022:1445 - Stage at Forest Lawn, 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205
https://goo.gl/maps/B48hDfZzKbfT19Ji61500 - Mission Briefing
1515 - Proceed to Church of the Recessional
1530 - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to awaiting coach.
1545 - Proceed to on-site private garden for Flag Line, Military Honors and committal.
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
aka Captain Chaos
Socal PGR R/C USAF SSGT 1970-1974
661-212-2284
Steven507alrpgr@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 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.
