The family of Frank M. Ormonde has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany this hero to RNC and his military honors. We would be honored to do so.
Mr Ormonde was a Sergeant in the Korean War with the US ARMY from 1951-1953. The family is not sure of any medals but know he did have some. He never spoke about the war until this past year.
Frank was so proud of his military service. On his card at the service it says "Always A Soldier"
He loved to garden for a hobby and relaxation.
He leaves behind a wife of 62 years Rosemarie, 5 children, Troy, Toni, Kevin, Lisa & Brian. 22 grand children & 25 great grand children.
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 mortuary 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.
Time table for Monday, 06 JUL 15: 1030 - Staging: Evans Brown Mortuary, 27010 Encanto Dr, Sun City, CA 92585
https://goo.gl/maps/YdZhj 1100 - Mission Briefing
1130 - Flag Line and Dignified transfer to Coach
1145 - KSU accompany to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/F5JEk 1215 - Est arrival at RNC, Staging area #2 for family, #8 for PGR
1245 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Vince Hernandez
SoCalPGR Ride Captaincalldanek@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 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 National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?405630
