The family of David Lee Bourland, 68, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
David served in the Marines from 1973-1978, during this time David was with VMFA 312 and was stationed in Cherry point, North Carolina, and then Beaufort, South Carolina. David went on tour to the Philippines and Japan for 13 months. David’s squadron received the CNO (Naval operations) safety award in 1974.
In his civilian life David worked at Lockheed Martin and Raytheon as a civil service purchaser, quality assurance for the government.
In his spare time David was a Private Pilot, played the guitar, and loved music.
Dave was preceded in death by his first wife of 33 years Doti Vandergoot and leaves behind his second wife, Martha Danhoff and his children, Robyn Nolin and David Bourland Jr. along with his six grandchildren and his Siblings, Mark, Joe, Jean.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, all PGR members are welcome. This mission is a Flag Line of Honor at Riverside National Cemetery. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
Timetable for Thursday, 30 May 20241100 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAoAQTYkLzPAM6nn7 1115 – Mission Briefing
1130 – Await arrival of hero and KSU to assigned cortege.
1200 – KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Steve Blumenfeld
aka Captain ChaosSoCal PGR R/C
SSGT USAF 1970-1974
661-212-2284
steveb.pgrcc@gmail.com
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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep the radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
