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Author Topic: Robert O Pittenger, ( Too Tall ) 58, USMC, PGR/ALR, Hemet CA, 9 MAY 17  (Read 2097 times)

David (Bam-Bam) DeLeon

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The family of Robert O Pittenger, AKA Too Tall, 58 have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Join with The American Legion Riders to honor their loved one on his final journey.  We are honored to accept this invitation.

Robert O Pittenger, ( Bob ) ; ( Too Tall ) 58 of San Jacinto, CA passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017. Husband, father, and grandfather, he was born on Friday, January 9, 1959 in Oswego, New York to Betty Pittenger and the late Owen Pittenger. He was married to Dee Pittenger for 6 wonderful years. Bob is a proud US Marine and loved serving and assisting all veterans. He was a member of the American Legion Post 848 Riders where he was very active in many charity events. Robert worked in the Steel Industry for many years and was Project Manager for Able Iron Works in Pomona CA,. His family describes him as smart with a quick wit, had a big heart, caring , gentle nature and his presence would light up a room. Preceding in death was his brother Bill Pittenger and father Owen Pittenger. Surviving is his wife Dee Pittenger, daughters Alissa Pittenger and Angie Morrow, sisters Jean, Jennine, and Sandy; grandchildren Lainey, Owen, Sean and Jovani.   

Robert served in the USMC from 1979 - 1983 attaining the rank of SGT.

NOTE: Please arrive quietly as church services will be going on during our staging.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.

Time Table for Tuesday 9 MAY 17

1000 - Stage at Miller Jones Mortuary, 1501 W. Florida Ave, Hemet, CA  https://goo.gl/maps/eANs1q8cSoB2

1015 - Mission Briefing

1030 - Flag line at conclusion of church services, as Too Tall is brought out to awaiting coach

1045 - Estimate KSU to Riverside National Cemetery  22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside CA, https://goo.gl/maps/bzobe3mphqx

1145 - Estimate arrival at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging area 2 for Family, 8 for PGR

1200 - KSU to assigned shelter for Services and Military Honors.

R/C David DeLeon
AKA Bam-Bam
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
So Cal PGR Mission Ops
www.socalpgr.org/pgr
deleontow@msn.com
951-830-3524

"Evil is Powerless if the good are unafraid"
Ronald Reagan.

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

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