The family of William Walton has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral services for their Hero, we would be honored to do so.
William Walton was a U.S. Marine, he enlisted in the Corps in 1960 and served in Vietnam during some of the toughest battles ever fought, he was honorably discharge in 1964 as a Lance Corporal, but always remained a Marine for life.
William continued to represent the Veterans community and work to support the Vets through his membership in the American Legion, Post 125. He was a lifelong Marine and a lifelong Patriot.
William also was heavily involved in Youth Sports as a coach and mentor.
William is survived by his loving daughter Dina and a sister, Alice.
We will accompany the family and our Hero from the funeral home to the cemetery for military honors and the service, then we will accompany the family to the Whistle Stop, Williams favorite hang out.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the funeral home to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time table for Wednesday, 16 JUL 14: 0900 - Stage at Starbucks-Lind Funeral Home, 123 North A Street, Lompoc, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/GWgjt 0915 - Mission briefing
0930 - Est KSU to Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, 600 South C Street, Lompoc, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/jMM8d 1000 - Est Flag Line and military honors
1100 - Est KSU to Whistle Stop, 805 W. Laurel Ave., Lompoc, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/m39Ys R/C Tony WestPatriot Guard Ride Captain
tonywest927@yahoo.com
805-540-0250 cell
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 to post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?392687
