The family of James E. Whittemore has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their Hero’s final farewell. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero entered the United States Navy in 1955 and retired honorably in 1975 at the rank of Chief Machinist Mate (MMC). While serving in the Navy, he spent at least one tour of duty in Vietnam.
As a civilian, James worked for a Navy shipyard and owned an auction company for many years prior to retiring. He enjoyed variety of hobbies and interests including: guns, motorcycles, camping, and hunting,
James is survived by six children: Marilea, Marylynn, Marina, Martha, Frank, and Marissa. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 30 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 20221115: Stage at Miller-Jones Mortuary, 25855 Jefferson St., Murietta, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/eUYtjtkYWRP8vYrN81130: Mission briefing.
1145: Greet family as they arrive to receive Hero’s cremains.
1155: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/qxrTehcmTbKVuk5971230: Arrive RNC for staging lane assignment.
1300: KSU to Shelter for Military honors and service.
R/C Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70“One straw at a time”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.
