Per request of Brian (Todd Memorial Chapel, Pomona), the family of Lynnard Nash has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
It will be our honor to do so.
Lynnard was attending the Art Institute in Chicago when he was drafted. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970, serving two tours in Vietnam. He served eight months in Saigon where he suffered a perforated eardrum. His duties were classified, his honors were unknown.
Although he concealed it from his children as long as possible until they became adults, Lynnard suffered from PTSD.
After his honorable discharge as an Airman Third Class, Lynnard became a computer engineer and programmer and worked for a major computer company. Afterwards he started his own hazardous waste management company and held several contracts with major companies and the government. Later, he became a computer teacher in 1998 and retired in 2009.
Lynnard was an extremely intelligent man and computers were his passion. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, building electronics and playing video games.
Lynnard is survived by his wife and two adult daughters. He also leaves behind his father and mother, two brothers and one sister.
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 Chapel 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Thursday 14 September 2017 1100 – Stage at Todd Memorial Chapel, 570 N. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/HXmpix7fXYG21130 – Mission Briefing
1145 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1145 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1245 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Dean Parker aka Gofer
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
909-732-7235
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 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 off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
