The family of Donald Osborne Malcolm has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Donald was 83 years old at the time of his passing. His passing resulted from a stroke on December 15, 2021.
Donald served in the Navy from November 1955 through April of 1959 and then in the Navy Reserves from 1959 to 1961. He achieved the rank of CN. He served in the Navy as a SeaBee. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific and finished his service in Port Hueneme in Ventura, CA.
Donald loved his western movies, western music, and reading about history and the wild west. He loved motorcycles and cars. He was routinely tinkering away at something, even after retiring from being a mechanic. He loved to tell stories and be with his family.
Donald is survived by his four living children. Son Duane, and three daughters, Pattie, Peggy and Pamela. He is also survived by seven grandchildren - Dustin, Heather, Lacie, Danielle, Brandon, Kendyl, and Kate. He is preceeded in death by his late son Donnie and his late wife Pat.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: Please observe the latest "COVID-19 Restrictions, have masks available if required.
Timetable for Thursday, December 30,2021:1015 hrs. - Stage at Pierce Bros Valhalla Memorial Park, 10621 Victory Blvd., Los Angeles, 91606 (Meet in the parking lot near the chapel)
https://goo.gl/maps/ZqGgKFiSpSUdUVCw81030 hrs. - Mission Briefing
1045 hrs. - Reassemble at the chapel exit.
1100 hrs. - Flag Line to transfer Hero to waiting coach.
1130 hrs. - Reassemble at grave site for Flag line to transfer Hero from coach to grave site.
R/C Jay “Phil” Turner
SoCal PGR Ride Captain(805) 807-4515
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. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
