The family of Robert “Bobby” Chavez, 75, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Robert entered the United States Navy on 26 July 1965 and his tour of obligated active service ended on July 27, 1967. He was deployed to Vietnam on the USS Valley Forge. He continued with the Naval Reserves and was honorably discharged on 4 October 1970. His rank was EN3. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device.
After his exit from the Navy, Robert worked at Rohr Industries for 46 years as a mechanic and supervisor.
Bobby had many, many hobbies in his lifetime. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing and playing his guitar. He also enjoyed camping, traveling, barbecuing, coaching, bicycling, football (49s), farming, pickling jars of pickles, olives, jalapeños and carrots, and lastly, Jeeping.
Robert is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda, and daughters, Roberta, Rozanna, and Valerie. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and brother, Freddie, and sister, Rosemarie.
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 church to the cemetery, less than five 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 TUESDAY, 31 JANUARY 20231115 - Victory Outreach, 990 W. Mill St, San Bernardino, CA. Please enter quietly as church service will be in progress.
https://goo.gl/maps/tZSSV7cPkYu32c4g71145 - Mission briefing.
1215 - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach.
1230 - KSU to Hermosa Gardens Cemetery (Inland Memorial Inc), 900 N. Meridian Ave, Colton, CA for flag line and military honors.
https://goo.gl/maps/4hsM8KQcsamSfdVz71300 - ETA at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery for flag line and military honors.
Lillian Riddell
SoCalPGR Mission Ops/Ride Captain
lilygirl54@roadrunner.com(909) 855-2623
Riding in memory of my husband, Randy G. Riddell, USN, TM2, E-5, Nov 68-Jul 78.
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance through the rain”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.
