The family of Art Lee Nichols has invited the Patriot Guard to join them in paying honors to this American Hero, it will be our honor to do so.
Arthur Lee Nichols was born on 10-10-1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Arthur passed on Feb 24,2015 in Gardena Ca.
In 1950 Arthur joined the U.S. Army at the age of 16 years old and was deployed to North Korea during the war. Arthur served in the motor pool, transporting vital supplies to the front lines under enemy fire.
Arthur was Honorable Discharged after serving four years.
In 1955 Arthur joined the U.S. Navy. His first duty station was aboard the USS SHAGRI-LI (CVA-38). After time on the ship Arthur was then transferred to the Naval Station on North Island and attained the rank of Machinist Mate Third Class (MM3).
Arthur received an Honorable Discharge after serving two years.
In 1970 Arthur join the U.S. Army National Guard rising to the rank of 1st. Sgt.. Serving during the cold war. He was assigned to Company G 540th Battalion missile Maintenance Company, and 40th Infantry Division Maintenance Company.
October 10, 1994, 1STG Arthur Lee Nichols Retired and Honorable Discharge from the U.S. National Guard.
Arthur worked at Douglas /Boeing Air Craft Company until he retired as Electronics tech supervisor.
Arthurs hobbies were watching Los Angeles Clippers and spending quaility time with his grandchildren keeping them squared away.
Arthur is survived by: 4 children :3 Daughters, Reseda Terry, Rhonda Sykes, Yolanda Nichols, 1 son , Matthew Fields Jr. and a host of Grand children
Note: There is an entrance for this cemetery on both Manchester, and Florence we will be on the "Manchester side" across from The Forum, "note address"
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome. Please see time table is you would to participate.
Timetable for Monday 9 Feb. 15:1415 - Stage at Inglewood Park Cemetery, "Manchester Chapel",
3801 W. Manchester, Inglewood, Calif., 90305
https://goo.gl/maps/ZCrlO 1430 - Mission Briefing
1500 - Flag-line from Church to Coach
1515 - Flag-line from Coach to Grave Site
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356You 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 condolences to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?399630 
