The family of Thomas "Tom" Wayne Sanderson, 71, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present at his funeral and military honors. It will be our privilege to attend.
Tom served in the USMC from 02/72 to 02/74 until his honorable discharge where he ranked as a Lance Corporal.
Tom was a talented guitar player, and he enjoyed playing music for his family and friends. Tom was a kind and generous man, and he always had a smile on his face. He was an entrepreneur having started a local small business with his wife they owned for a decade (Desert Towing). He also worked for Gosch Auto Part Group upon his passing. He was a jokester, and he loved to make people laugh.
Tom is preceded in death by the love of his life, Shirley Ann. He was a devoted husband and father to their children, Randy and Kimberly, and he loved spending time with his family. He was always there to support his children in their endeavors, and he was a proud grandfather to his seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 24 miles. 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.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 02 MAY 20230930 - Stage at Miller-Jones Mortuary, W 1501 Florida Ave, Hemet, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/nzB1j8CKomzZDuMY90945 - Mission briefing.
1015 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery (RNC).
https://goo.gl/maps/rsaB94yW6krxwqov81115 - ETA to RNC.
1130 - KSU to shelter.
1145 - Flag line and military honors.
RC: Mike “Joker” Courtright
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net714-321-3356
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.
