The family of Joe Willie Jordan aided by PGR member David Palomares have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero. We are privileged to do so.
Joe was born on January 24, 1951 and passed on August 20th of this year. He served in the United States Marine Corps as an enlistee. He entered his military service in March 1970 and served until March of 1974. During his service to his country, he spent one tour of duty in Vietnam in 1971. Not much is known about his specific role in the military as his DD-214 has yet to be located.
Following his Marine Corps service, he went to Cal State Fullerton and graduated with a BA degree in criminal justice. He was hired by the California Youth Authority at the Fred C. Nellis facility in Whittier, CA. Joe was a youth counselor and parole officer. This led to a career that lasted 38 years until his retirement in 2004. Many of those years he served with our PGR member David Palomares. After a few years of an antsy retirement, he chose to return to work at a similar facility in the private sector in 2007. He worked for Civigenics, the operator of that private facility until ill heath forced him to return to retirement.
He met his future wife, Shirley, shortly before his discharge from the Marine Corps. They met through mutual friends at a gathering following an Al Green Concert in Oceanside, CA. She was immediately smitten and said it was love at first sight. They lived together briefly in Inglewood, and ultimately were married on Joe's birthday in 1978. They began building a family and eventually moved to a home in Harbor City.
Outside of his career, our hero enjoyed what he called his five F's: Faith, Family, Friends, Fishing, and Food. He was especially fond of fishing off the California coast and Baja. He was known as a sharply dressed man and sported great looking suits. In his more casual attire, he showed off his love for the Dallas Cowboys wearing team attire.
Our hero is survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley, their children Kevin, Shalonda, and Kendrick. He is also survived by siblings Gloria and Richard, as well as eight grandchildren. He is predeceased by sisters, Martha and Mary.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only mission at the cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions and have a face covering should the need arise. TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER1330 – Stage at Inglewood Park Mortuary and Cemetery, 3801 W. Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90305.
https://goo.gl/maps/SMuXhpAVkuuJtCvW8 1345 – Mission briefing.
1400 – Funeral Service under cover in parking lot.
1500 – Flag line for dignified transfer of hero to awaiting coach.
1510 – Accompany coach to nearby committal site for Flag line and PGR presentation.
RC Steve Blumenfeld
Aka Captain Chaos
USAF Veteran, SSgt, 1970-1974661-212-2284
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
