The family of CMSgt Thomas Patrick Tschida has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their Hero’s Celebration of Life in Helendale, CA. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Thomas served in the USAF a total of 35 years (7 active and 28 reserves) in aircraft maintenance, achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, E-9. Following his retirement in 2011 he worked as a manager of the test flight center at Edwards AFB where he again retired. While serving, our hero was awarded: The Air Force Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, Outstanding Unit Award and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Thomas was very active in retirement. As an avid golfer he served as president of the Silver Lakes Golf Club for several years. He enjoyed singing Karaoke and was a member of the Silver Lakes Entertainers. He belonged to the F.U.N. MC and loved riding his motorcycle. He also volunteered with his wife delivering for Meals on Wheels.
Thomas is survived by his wife Susan, son Ted, a grandson due to be born in May. He also leaves behind three stepsons, Yulin, Nicholas and Christopher.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the family home to the location of his services. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
Time table for Thursday, 17 March 2022:1345: Stage at Bosko Restaurant, 27170 Lakeview Dr., Helendale, CA 92342
https://goo.gl/maps/wpHVVtqgCFh7xnBh61415: Mission Briefing
1430: KSU to family residence, Flag Line as Hero is moved to private vehicle
1445: KSU to Silverlakes Clubhouse, 27801 Mountain Springs Rd. Helendale, CA 92342
https://goo.gl/maps/PasNauWzZUJ9XJr191500: Arrival at Clubhouse, Flag Line for transfer of Hero to facility
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
So Cal High desert Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
“One Straw at a time”We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed 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.
