The family of William J. Schmitt has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to pay Honors to their loved one. It will be our privilege to do so.
William joined the United States Army on 11 September 1942 and served until his Honorable Discharge on the 20th of October 1945. At the time of William's Discharge he was a tech 5 specialist. During his time of service William was stationed in Germany with Co A, 48th Combat Engineers. William also carried the rating badge of Automotive Mechanic 014.
William was stationed in Europe for 3 yrs serving in Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, & Central Europe. The unit William was with was assigned to build bridges at night under enemy fire. Most of William's unit did not make it back home.
William was very humble and like most veterans he would say "He was just doing what had to be done at that time for Our Country".
After William's Honorable Discharge from the Army, William worked with the 20 Mule Team in Boran, Ca. mining underground for borax.
He later went to work for the City of Ontario, Ca. with public works, where he became Crew leader for the Street Department.
William worked with them for 26 yrs of dedicated service before retirement.
William passed away Sunday before Memorial Day, William's wife passed 29 yrs ago and he is survived by his 2 daughters, Susan Cabrera, Cheryl Somerville, 5 grandchildren and 11 great 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 mortuary 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 Friday, 07 June 2019:1015 - Stage at Stone Funeral Home, 355 E Ninth St., Upland, Ca 91786
https://goo.gl/maps/tu43E4LtGJXBEZJCA1030 - Mission Briefing
1045 - Flag Line as Hero is brought out to awaiting coach
1100 - KSU to Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 W. G St., Ontario, Ca (approx 3 miles) 91762
https://goo.gl/maps/X3vXpKZA6AfHSPmc81115 - ETA to Bellevue Memorial Park
1130 - Flag Line for our Hero to final resting place
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us"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.
