Paul M. Freeman, 88, USA, WWII, Yorba Linda, CA, 8 APR 15

[David (Bam-Bam) DeLeon]

The family of Paul, M. Freeman, 88 have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one at his final services, we are honored to attend.

Mr. Freeman was only 17 when he enlisted in the United States Army.  He told his mom that he wanted to serve his country.  At 17 he still needed his mother's signature to enlist. He was finally able to convince her to allow him to enlist.

Mr. Freeman spent his initial training in Fort Benning, Georgia, and shortly after was sent to Italy, where Mussolini had forced his country into War. He spent a lot of time in Gorizia, as a doughboy/foot soldier/infantryman. By 19 he was the youngest company commander of a T/O Strength unit. And while he had many good memories, made friends, he had memories that were hard to speak of.

Mr. Freeman is survived by his spouse: Barbara Freeman Surviving Children: Paul Freeman Jr., Nicki Freeman & Alisha Freeman-Rembert, and 3 grandchildren.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. We will be accompanying this hero to his final resting place. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.  Please see the time table if you would like to participate.

Time Table for Wed 8 APR 15

1200 - Stage at Friends Church Yorba Linda (Chapel Building) 5211 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 https://goo.gl/maps/07qta

1230 - Mission Briefing

1245 - Flag line

1300 - KSU to Loma Vista Memorial Park 701 E. Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton, CA 92835  https://goo.gl/maps/BsJyI

R/C Vince Hernandez
calldanek@yahoo.com
951-236-3140

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 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 Please ride/drive safely.

Please post your condolences at the National link:

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?401817

[BethieWethie909]

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