The family of US Marine Lance Corporal (LCpl) Russell “Russ” Peck, age 84, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
LCpl Peck served with the US Marines from 1958 to 1961 after the Korean War.
After his service, Russ started his family with his wife, Lilia. They had two daughters, Denise and Lili. Russ hired into the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff and retired after 30 years of service.
Russ was known as a quiet, humble man who helped mentor, teach and help others. He was a devoted husband and married to Lilia for over 61 years.
Per a tribute from a personal friend, David Stunsun: “I worked with Russ many years ago. I remember him as dependable to carry his load but more for his lighthearted and cheery manner. He enjoyed sharing his great sense of humor and made work fun. Russ tried to see the good side in trying situations and circumstances. He was a proud Marine and of his Irish ancestry and in general a good man. God bless you, Russ.”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, approximately 20 miles. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 11 JANUARY 20241000 - Stage at St. Paschal Baylon Church, 155 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wSrTgANzVCSgWveG6(There are several places for coffee and breakfast are just across the street from the church: Eggs N Things, Starbucks, McDonalds, and Carl’s Jr.)
1015 - Mission briefing.
1030 - Flag line for transfer of our hero from the coach to the church.
1120 - Flag line for transfer of our hero from the church to the coach.
1125 - KSU to Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory, 2052 Howard Rd, Camarillo, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GpVSBctw82URj85G7(Approx. 20 miles)
1145 - Flag line for transfer of our hero from the coach to the gravesite followed by military honors.
Dave Eng
SoCal Ride Captain
805-208-1206
Daveeng19@yahoo.comYou 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 cemetery speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
