The family of AECS Ivy Taylor Jr. has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
Ivy Taylor, 52 served his country in the United States Navy for 26 years. Time spent deployed in both Desert Storm/Shield and Iraqi Freedom. His awards and Medals include Global War on Terrorism Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals, three Navy Achievement Medals, six Good Conduct Awards, and Master Training Specialist Qualification.
After graduating from “A” school, Ivy received his first set of orders to work on HH-46D aircraft in Guam at HC-5. He enjoyed working in his rate and military life so much he re-enlisted for orders to San Diego where he was assigned to HSL-47 working on SH-60B aircraft this time. Ivy became the squadron’s premier aircraft electrician and because of his knowledge was next given orders to be an instructor teaching junior aviation electricians at The North Island School House. During this time Ivy qualified as a Master Training Specialist, a major qualification, exemplifying his experience of the SH-60 aircraft and his ability to pass that knowledge to the next generation. He then returned to HSL-47 and was tasked with Banda Aceh Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Missing his time spent in Guam Ivy picked orders to go back to his first command HC-5, which now had transitioned to HSC-25 and its aircraft from HH-46D to MH-60S. While there he served as the DET Chief for the Iraqi Air Ambulance Detachment and completed two deployments onboard the USNS Carl Brashear and the USNS Amelia Earhart. Finally, Ivy reported to his last command in San Diego, HSM-35 and retired there in 2014 after 26 years of honorable service.
Upon his retirement, Ivy worked for NATEC as the resident Sikorsky Aircraft Electrician Tech Representative until his recent passing. He is survived by his spouse Tia Taylor and their five children L’Darrion, Peyton, Braylon, Ian and Brielle Taylor.
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 family home to the cemetery, approx. 15 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery, please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
Time Table for Wednesday, July 6th, 2022:1200 – Stage at Miller-Jones Mortuary 26770 Murietta Road, Menifee, Ca.92585 (
https://goo.gl/maps/GG3GkC6ZPLAi6peY9)
1215 – Mission Briefing
1245 – Flag line for Heroes transfer to coach
1250 – KSU for Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, Ca. 92518 (
https://goo.gl/maps/q4ZGmqnWWSZap9Dh8) (approx. 15 miles)
1310 - Arrive at RNC
1330
- Service with full Military Honors
R/C Paul McCarthy
“RoundTrip”
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
pmccarth1@gmail.com
619 838-9123
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.
