The family of Robert Pautsch, 91, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final journey. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero enlisted in the USAF on 01/08/1952 and was honorably discharged on 12/15/1955 at the rank of Airman First Class (A1C). He spent the majority of his enlistment performing clerical duties. He was awarded the National Defense Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal.
As a civilian, Robert sold life insurance policies for 32 years before retiring.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marijean.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 14 APRIL 2023
1115 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518, (Lemay Blvd, near the restrooms).
1130 - Mission briefing.
1145 - Await arrival of family POV (white SUV) and proceed to assigned cortège.
1215 – Service and military honors.
R/C Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
“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.
