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  • Robert P. Jacobs, WWII/Iwo Jima, Riverside: February 17, 2015

Author Topic: Robert P. Jacobs, 89, USMC, WWII, Iwo Jima, Riverside, CA - 17 FEB 15  (Read 1819 times)

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The family of Robert Jacobs has invited the Patriot Guard to join them in paying honors to this American Hero of the " Greatest Generation", it will be our honor to do so
 
After leaving high school Robert enlisted into the United States Marine Corps 15 June 1943. He attained the rank of "Corporal" and ended his enlistment with an Honorable Discharge on 2 June 1946. During Robert's time in the Marines he was stationed on Iwo Jima. Robert was one of a few Marines who survived the "Battle of Iwo Jima " and lived to tell about it.
 
Upon completion of his service career Robert went back to school and graduated from business trade school in New York City in 1950. One short year later the women of his dreams came into his life and they were married in 1951.
 
In 1980 the family moved to Calif. from New York, and lived in San Pedro Ca.  At that time Robert went to work with his brother Martin as an auto dealer manager at Martin Chevrolet in Torrance, CA. Robert retired from there in 2009.
 
Robert loved cooking, reading, and was an avid baseball fan. He also enjoyed Broadway music shows.
 
Robert leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Ena, and his 3 children, Marilyn, Lisa, and Keith. He also leaves behind 1 daughter in law, and 2 grandsons.
 
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
 

Time Table for Tuesday 17 FEB 15:
 

1000 - Stage Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Ca. 92518  (PGR  stage #8) (Family stage # 4)  http://goo.gl/maps/UbCXg
 
1015 - Mission Briefing
 
1045 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
 

R/C - Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal Pgr - Ride Captain

mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
 
 
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.

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