The family of Edmond E. Robinson, age 67, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to our country. It is our honor and privilege to do so.
Ed was a 23 year old truck driver from Henry, Kansas who joined the United States Navy on 19 July 1944. After graduating from Naval Training School Farragut in Idaho he shipped out to San Diego and then to the Pacific Theater of Operations. While onboard a gunship that took fire, he suffered a shrapnel wound that took him to hospitalization and rehab. The War in the Pacific was over and Ed was honorably discharged on 15 November 1945.
For his service he was awarded The World War II Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Ribbon, and Asian-Pacific Campaign Ribbon. At the time of his Honorable Discharge he was a Seaman First Class, SV-6.
Our hero owned and operated Ed Robinson Trucking Company after the War until the time of his death, 21 years ago. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, camping and boating. He also owned a small collection of antique cars.
He was survived by his loving wife Mildred Robinson, who has since passed. At the time of Ed's passing Mildred was so distraught that she could not cope with the gunshots of an honor team. It is for this reason our hero never received final military honors.
That brings us to 2019 and members of the extended Robinson family, in conjunction with a 50th wedding anniversary and family reunion, have requested and arranged for these honors and the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders.
Those currently surviving include his sister, Levon White, his children, Linda Robinson-Dettman, Karen Robinson-Smith and Dave Robinson. In addition, there are 11 grandkids, 29 great-grandkids, and 5 great-great-grandkids.
We, of the Patriot Guard Riders, are blessed to be requested to witness a long overdue presentation of final military honors to our hero, Edmond E. Robinson.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero.
Time Table for Friday, 19 July 2019:1015 - Staging at Pacific Crest Cemetery, 2701 182nd Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
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1030 - Mission Briefing
1045 - Move to our hero's grave
1100 - Flag Line and Final Military Honors
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
aka Captain Chaos
So Cal PGR Ride Captainsteveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
661-212-2284
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.
