We have been invited by the family of David D. Anastasia to be present as he receives his military honors. We are privileged to do so.
David served during WWII as a Fighting Seabee and earned the Philippine Liberation Medal. David served from January 13, 1943 to December 9, 1945 and achieved the rank of Electricians Mate Third Class.
After his honorable service, David worked on air conditioning and refrigeration until retirement.
David is survived by his children Guy Anastasia and Cathy Thomson and their spouses, as well as five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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 Riverside National 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, 03 DECEMBER 20210945 – Stage: Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA. (PGR Staging: E. Normandy, near the first roundabout.)
https://goo.gl/maps/2XEgBDYSxBDzaeiA71000 – Briefing.
1030 – KSU: To shelter for Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
lltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362You 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.
