The family of Larry West Deanne has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so. This will be a flag line only.
Larry was born on December 2, 1949 and entered into Eternal Rest on November 18, 2016 at the Home.
Larry proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War, serving from December 1966 to March 1969, as a Heavy Equipment Operator reaching the rank of SP4. His medals include National Defense Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a Rifle Expert on the M16 and M14 Rifles!
Larry is survived by his daughter Elizabeth, son Joshua, 2 Brothers, and 2 Sisters.
Larry interests were reading, motorcycles, working on cars, and drawing.
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 church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Tuesday, 06 DEC 2016 12:45 – Staging - Cemetery, ( Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 13:00 - Mission Briefing
13:30 - KSU to Grave Site for Flag Line Only Service and Military Honors as our hero enters into Eternal Rest.
RC: Dean Parker aka Gofer
SoCalPGR Ride Captain909-732-7235
dean1951@verizon.net
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 remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?425981
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios and engine off.
