On Wednesday 07 Jan 2015, two (2) American Heroes will be brought to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 for burial.
The American Heroes will be brought to Riverside by Dignity’s Rose Hills Mortuary.
The Vets are:Last First DOB DOD Age Rank Branch Era
Kretschmer Patrick 10/24/41 10/29/14 73 USMC VN
Starrett Edward 12/6/21 10/3/14 92 USA WW II We will also recognize those veterans that have been brought to RNC within the past week for direct burial without final honors.
The PGR will be there to be the family for these veterans and will stand by while military honors are rendered by the California National Guard Honor Team at Riverside National Cemetery.
The group from Rose Hills is scheduled to depart from 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601 at 0900 hrs.
May the souls of these vets rest in peace beneath the green carpet of grass in a Nation they helped to keep free.
They are not alone, we are their family.
“If we cannot do him honor while he’s here to hear the praise,
Then at least let’s give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our Country is in mourning for a soldier died today.” NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Military Veterans.
Time Table for Wednesday 07 JAN 15:0800 hrs Gather at Shelter “F” Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/pyvO90835 hrs Mission Briefing
0900 hrs Honors rendered
1030 hrs Final salute
R/C Doyle 'Popeye' TolbertPatriot Guard Riders
Regional Ride Captain
doyletolbert@msn.com
909-938-9582
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.
Link to National post for condolences:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?398549
