The family of Gysgt Kim K. Watrous has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the accompaniment and services of their loved one and to honor this American hero; we are honored to do so.
GySgt Watrous enlisted in the USMC in November 1969 and retired as an E-7 April 1990. While in the service he earned the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon 2 awards, Good Conduct Medal 7 awards, Rifle Marksmanship Badge, Rifle Sharpshooter badge, Pistol marksmanship badge, Basic Parachutist Insignia, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Mast; Certificate of Appreciation, Kim was a 6060-FLT Equipment Man 15 yrs. and 10 months.
He was also a Drill Instructor MCRD San Diego, CA 1973-1976. He was a water survival safety instructor for the USMC 1974-1975. Parachute rigger in Yuma AZ 1972-1973. Flight Equipment OIC at El Toro, CA 1976-1979 also at Camp Pendleton, CA
His work history after retirement varied. He was and has always been a strong supporter of all military troops. He had his own silk screening business. One of his cherished print projects was when he made and donated Desert Storm “Support the Troops" T shirts. He also had a passion for dog rescue and was an active 20 year NRA volunteer. There are several articles in the news papers where GySgt Watrous would wave flags welcoming home our heroes from Desert Storm at March AFB.
He is survived by his wife, Daisy, of 27 1/2 years, brother Kevin K Watrous, sister Lisa Rosengren, daughter Carrie Abrahams, nephews Joshua Rosengren, USA Retired, Aaron Rosengren and one grandchild.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military hero. For those interested, all are welcome, please see the time table below if you would like to participate in honoring this Military Veteran
Time table for Wednesday, 26 FEB 20141045 - Staging at Jack-In-The Box: 1501 W 6th St, Corona, CA Map location:
http://goo.gl/maps/S7Kck 1100 - Mission briefing
1115 - KSU to family home for flag line
1130 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Ave, Riverside, CA, Map link for RNC:
http://goo.gl/maps/7LNKZ1200 - Estimate Arrival at Riverside National Cemetery, PGR to staging area 8. Note: Please pull as far forward at staging area 8 near the round about.
1215 - KSU To assigned shelter for Services and Military Honors.
R/C Glenn “Stormy” BlackwaySoCal PGR R/C
714-309-1556
grblack@verizon.net
Under the leathers and behind the shades
is a thumping, not of horsepower,
But determination of heart for our brothers, sisters and families
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)
