The family of MSG Gilbert Parry has requested the Patriot Guard to honor this American Hero, it would be our honor to do so.
Gilbert was always the comedian no matter where he was at. Anytime he could make a joke out of something he would jump at the occasion...That comical attitude he had toward life attracted a certain young lady named Char. It became a marriage that would stand the test of time. Char said that Gilbert was joking all the way up to 30 min. before he stepped from this life to the next.
Gilbert was always military oriented and was very proud of his Country. Gilbert joined the United States Coast Guard in Jan. 1943 and served until Jan. 1946. He attained the rank of Electrician third Class (ET3).
Gilbert served aboard the USS Escatawpa (AOG-27) a Navy gasoline tanker that was manned by a Coast Guard crew. She was assigned to the Pacific Fleet, operating in the Pacific Theater fueling ships and craft on an inter-island circuit in the central Pacific.
10 yrs. later after leaving the Coast Guard Gilbert answered the call from the National Guard to serve his Country. Gilbert was in the National Guard for another 27 yrs. He served there from Jan. 1956 to Jan. 1983.Upon his discharge he decided to retire.
Gilbert passed away peacefully and painlessly on Thursday Feb. 26th still joking around with his wife.
Gilbert leaves behind, his wife Char, 8 children, 8 Grandchildren, and 16 Great Grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below.
Time Table for Thursday, 5 March 2015:1200 - Stage Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, Ca. 90601 Gate 1 (Main Gate)
https://goo.gl/maps/ZXIoU(Stage inside Gate 1 first right turn into parking lot.)
1215 - Mission Briefing
1230 - KSU to Gravesite
1300 - Flagline from coach to grave site
R/C Mike "Joker" CourtrightSoCal PGR - 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 the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?400506
