The family Don Fred James invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his funeral services and military honors. It is with honor we accept this invitation.
Don James is the father of one of our own, Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Tom James.
Don was born and raised in Whittier, CA. Don enlisted in the Navy in OCT 1957. As a Sonarman, his duties took him to South America, Cuba, Northern Europe and the East Coast of the United States.
Don proudly served his country and was honorably discharged in JUL 1961 at the rank of DOG3/Sonarman Petty Officer 3rd class. Don continued his service in the Navy Reserves until JUL 1963.
After the Navy, Don joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department in 1963 and proudly served the citizens of Los Angeles County until his retirement in 1990, at the rank of Lieutenant.
Don earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He was a certified scuba diver and loved the sea. He enjoyed his sailboats, traveling and cruising the world. He found time to give back by doing volunteer work at the Murrieta Police and Fire Departments and various community events. Don loved Rottweilers, Mexican food, exercise, social activities and keeping in touch with friends online.
Don is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lupe; sons, Kevin and Tom; Granddaughter, Ashley and daughter-in-law, Nicole.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested all are welcome. We will accompany the hero and his family from Murrieta Valley Funeral Home to his final resting place. Please see time table if you would like to participate. For those that would rather go directly the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time line for Thursday, 31 MAY 18:1030 hrs Stage at Murrieta Valley Family Funeral Home, 24651 Washington Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562
https://goo.gl/maps/qXF1WU4Tt2121045 hrs Mission briefing
1100 hrs KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Bl, Riverside, CA,. 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/BbX1n1N33yp1200 hrs Flag line and military honors
Those going directly to the cemetery, please arrive not later than 1130hrs, and form a flag line as our hero arrives at the main gate.
Ride Captain
Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
Downey, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.comBlessed are the Peacemakers
You do not have to be a Veteran or motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in their car. If this is your first mission, please go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the Ride Captain (R/C). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission. Please ride/drive safely.
