The family of Private Robert Edwards, a U.S. Marine veteran as well as an LAPD and LAX PD officer, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his service at RNC and honor his dedication to the USA and the citizens of Los Angeles. We are honored to do so.
Robert, 79 years old, unexpectedly passed away recently.
Robert served this nation in the U.S. Marine Corps from 23 JAN 1961 until 22 Jan 1965 and it is unknown what his assignments and any awards were in the USMC. After his Marine Corps service, he worked for LAPD and LAX PD for 30 years before retiring. His hobbies included restoring and selling old cars and drawing. Robert was never married and is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings, sisters Jewell Hale, Frances Boyd-Shepard, Christine Boyd, Helen Boyd, Nadine Boyd and his brother Douglas Ross,
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, this will be a Flag Line only at RNC. Please see the time table if you would like to attend.
Time Table for Tuesday, 17 AUG 2021:1045hrs – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518 (PGR to Staging area 9, E. Normandy Dr.)
https://goo.gl/maps/zgDqVpnjPo7HYoj991100hrs – Mission briefing
1120hrs – Est KSU to shelter for burial and military honors (shelter not yet determined)
R/C Ernie "Casper" Kopasz
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainUSAF/CaAirNG Vet, LEO (Ret)
erniepgr@aol.com
760-963-8971
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
