The family of James Richard Marrs, age 89, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his funeral service and honor him, it would be our privilege to do so.
James Marrs enlisted in he US Army in November, 1951 and served in Korea until his honorable discharge in November, 1953. He was always very proud of his military service.
Just before leaving for the Army he married his loving wife Willodene in June, 1951. After James discharge from the Army they both went back to college at Kansas State College in Ft Hays, and achieved their degrees and became teachers. James continued teaching until 1983 when he had a stroke that severely effected his speech. He then retired and found lots to do around the house. He loved gardening, and fixing anything, he even did mechanic work on the cars. In his younger years he loved fishing and hunting, and traveling with the kids all over the country pulling a trailer.
James is survived my his loving wife of 67 yrs Willodene, children Jeanne, Gerard, Jarrell (deceased), Jeannette and Jeffrey, and 6 grandchildren.
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 church services 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.
Time Table for Tuesday, 12 JUN 18:
1145 - Stage at Shepard's House Church of the Nazarene, 189 De Anza Dr., San Jacinto, CA 92583
https://goo.gl/maps/98WAmDLxHbA21200 - Mission briefing
1230 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
1245 - KSU to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, 2555 S. Santa Fe Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92583
https://goo.gl/maps/8VbVoKQqvez1300 - Arrival at Cemetery
1315 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to graveside & Military Honors
Mission Coordinator:
Joe Malesjoe@e-jmconsulting.com
562-665-1631 cell
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.
