!!!UPDATE TIME TABLE!!!ADDITION OF ARRIVAL TIME/SHELTER TIME AT RNC!!!The family of Lawrence Calvin Welch has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the services of this Korean, and WWII war hero.
It would be our distinct honor to honor this American Hero.
After graduating High School Lawrence entered the United States Navy. He served from 1941 - 1945 and again from 1949 - 1953 as a radio operator RD1 (T). He served his time on a mine sweeper and a destroyer in WWII and Korea.
During that time Lawrence received the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
After his time in the service Lawrence went back to school at Cal State Fullerton and got his bachelors degree and later got a job working in the aerospace industry. Lawrence worked for 35 yrs. with North American, Rockwell, and Boeing.
In his off time he loved to go camping with his family and working on cars.
Lawrence is survived by his 2 sons, Timothy C. Welsh, and Gregory L. Welch (also a PGR brother). There are also 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the funeral services to his final resting place. 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.UPDATED Time Table for Monday, 11 August 14 (last 2 lines added)
0915 - Stage at Risher Mortuary and Cremation Service, 1316 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, Calif. 90640
http://goo.gl/maps/uQtjM0930 - Mission Briefing
0945 - Cremains will be brought out with family
1000 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Calif. 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/713Z11115 - Est Arrival at RNC
1200 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
R/C : Mike "Joker" CourtrightSoCalPGR- Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 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.
Please post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?393565
