The family of
David Murray Williams has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
David Williams, 87, served in the US Marine Corps for three years, two of which were in Korea. He fought with the 1st Marine Division in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, a campaign early in the Korean War which was part of the Chinese Second Offensive (November–December 1950). These Marines fought in severe winter weather in a mountainous region near the reservoir. The weather was so cold and inhospitable that many of the Marines suffered frostbite, David included.
For his service David was awarded the Korean War Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Korea Medal, the Republic of Korea Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation w/Star and the Good Conduct Medal. At the time of his honorable discharge he had attained the rank of Corporal.
In civilian life David was a realtor in San Diego County.
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 service 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, July 3, 2018:1130 – Stage at Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
https://goo.gl/maps/jgkykJEgyDv (please arrive quietly, service will be in progress) 1200 – Mission Briefing
1220 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1230 – KSU for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/C4xLrLAtu2H2 1250 – (Est) arrival at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
1330 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
David Murray Williams 4/20/1931 – 6/21/2018You 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.
