The family of Willie Starnes has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his service and military honors, we would be honored to do so.
Willie Starnes was born Oct. 22, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Shortly after graduating High School, Willie enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Willie served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965 during the Vietnam Era.
After leaving the service Willie joined the Los Angeles Police Department. He was an officer from 1965 to 1967 until he was wounded working the streets of Los Angeles. He recuperated, left L.A.P.D to join the California Highway Patrol. He was an officer with the CHP from 1967 to 2002, until his retirement.
During his time with the CHP, Willie worked patrol, promoted to sergeant and worked motorcycle patrol in Los Angeles for five years. He was then transferred to detective bureau in charge of stolen vehicles in Los Angeles area, where he worked until retirement.
Willie spent his entire life serving his country and his community, 3 years in the US Air Force and 37 years in Law Enforcement. He used to say when he was in law enforcement "I love to go to work every day".
Willie is survived by 2 daughters, and was predeceased by his oldest daughter. He also has 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Monday, 18 DEC 17:1000 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Family staging area #4, PGR to North of staging area #8)
https://goo.gl/maps/JAWg9x8NYnQ21015 - Mission briefing
1030 - Prepare to move to shelter
1045 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
So Cal PGR Ride Captainlltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
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.
