The family of Samuel R Adams has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral service and military honors of their loved one. It is our honor to do so.
Sam was born in Whittier, CA on 3 NOV 43 and passed away on 3 FEB 17. He came from a family and community that was very close and patriotic. He enlisted in the USMC in 1962 and served two tours of duty in Vietnam.
While in Vietnam, his physical stature, adeptness with weapons and the ability to respond quickly resulted in his selection as point man for 18 assignments to clear enemy tunnels. Sam attributed his survival to his faith in God that guided and protected him on each mission. He separated from service honorably and with the Vietnam Expeditionary and Good Conduct Medals in 1966.
He also left Vietnam with the exposure to Agent Orange that eventually led to his passing.
In his civilian life, Sam worked in the Finance and Banking industry. Due to Sam’s continued patriotism and desire for the comradeship of the military brothers, he joined the California State Military Reserve in 2008. His success in this endeavor resulted in him rising to the rank of Sergeant Major in the CSMR. His guidance and participation within the Southern Command positively impacted the lives of many soldiers.
Sam is survived by his sons, Samuel III and Dwayne, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as a host of friends, family and comrades.
This a Combat Related mission. Dog Tags will be available.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 a staging area at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Riverside to his final resting place at Riverside National Cemetery. 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 Friday, 3 March 2017:1030 - Stage at The Church of Latter Day Saints, 4327 Jackson St., Riverside, CA 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/gc99t1wBEvE2 1045 – Mission Briefing
1100 - KSU for accompany to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Ave., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/SME5zNz1EJp 1140 - Approximate arrival time at RNC Staging areas (For family TBD, for PGR East Normandy RD., just east of the circle on the north side of the street facing west)
1200 - KSU to Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Chip Williams aka “Dezperaado”
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
ALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange, CA
dezperaado@aol.com 760-662-9095
Samuel R Adams SGM Samuel R Adams
United States Marine Corps California State Military Reserve (Ret)
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.
