The family of Walter Truslow Slattery, 93, a terrific father, grandfather, and friend as well as a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp (WWII - Guadalcanal), has invited the PGR to accompany him to his final resting place as he receives his Military honors, we are privileged to do so.
Walter (known as Walt or "Slats") was born on July 16, 1921 in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed away on April 17, 2015 and now will finally be interred with his brothers and sisters of the military.
In 1942, just after World War II started, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He valued this service and held the rank of Technical Sergeant. As part of this service, he was a photo-lithographer and air-mapper on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.
Walter loved the ocean, eagles, camping, nature, gardening, and reading. He was great at telling funny stories and loved to cook.
His loved ones remember with fondness his honesty, kindness, humor, compassion for others and also his favorite quote, “Don't get old, you won't like it.”
Walter, preceded in death by spouse, Annelle Sumner Slattery (2014), is survived by his three children; son, Bill (Irma) Slattery, daughters, Suzy Slattery and Laurie (Evan) James, as well as eight grandchildren; Donna (Paul) Carrion, Angela Stegman, Jessica Stegman, Lauren James, Samantha James, Sabrina Slattery, Brianna Slattery, and Anneliese Slattery as well as; two great-grandchildren; Arianna Carrion and Jonathan Carrion. He is remembered with love always- gone, though never to be forgotten.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the family home to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, We will meet you there.
Time Table for Tuesday, 15 NOV 22:0930 - 1st staging area: Flying J Travel Center, 1668 East Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi, CA. 93561
https://goo.gl/maps/M1y1FwCKoUJ6aeTB80945 - KSU to 40th Street West and Ave. L Parking Lot
https://goo.gl/maps/jMvu6RTcewkTXMaT71030 - Arrival Lancaster
1045 - Mission briefing
1100 - KSU to Family Residence
1115 - KSU to Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203
https://goo.gl/maps/E5kTVp7Dj4kW1dW961245 - Arrival @ BNC
1315 - Service, Flag Line and Military Honors
In Honor
Jim Jacobs
PGR Tehachapi Area Ride Captainjj33503@comcast.net
541-915-0877
PGR Member 4-2006
US Army #3 4-72 to 1-75
Tanker in Regular Army
Driver for Command Sergeant Major
California National Guard
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed 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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
