The friends of Robert Stewart Fletcher and our friends at Risher Mortuary have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their hero to his final resting place and attend his final military honors. We are honored to fulfill their wishes.
Robert served in the United States Navy from 9-22-55 to 9-19-61. At the time of his Honorable Discharge he was rated as an Apprentice Seaman, SH-3100. He served on the USS Princeton, LPH-5.
Following his service to America he worked in the aerospace industry at Boeing Corporation. Robert suffered a medical emergency a year and a half ago pulling through the gate at his apartment. Our hero suffered a near death experience including a heart attack, stroke and a collapsed lung. While awaiting a 911 response his neighbor performed an impromptu last rites and prayers. This had the effect of awakening Robert to the strength in the power of prayer and he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in that moment.
Robert, in his younger days. enjoyed working on cars and loved guns and shooting. He loved hunting and fishing with his father and was a skilled bowler. Our hero also enjoyed meals with his buddies at local coffee shops. Sadly, they all pre-deceased him.
Robert is without family, he never married, so we are honored to help his friends who, in the end, cared for him. They are Luis and Marisa Perez, a couple that were his family since our hero’s tragic day.
Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested and all PGR members are welcome. We will be accompanying the Hero and his friends from the Mortuary to the cemetery, (approx. 57 miles). Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery, please feel free to do so.
Timetable for Thursday, 25 January 20240845 – Stage at Risher Mortuary, 1316 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640 (
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iqg4RXRRb2ZafRfi7)
0915 - Mission briefing
0930 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (
https://maps.app.goo.gl/W8ig7Xt3wt13bjAR7)
1045 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1115 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR/ Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing For Those Who Stood For Us"
Only two defining forces offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ, and the American Soldier:
One died for your soul, the other one died for your freedom.
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.
