The family of Marine Veteran Joseph Leighton Dow has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Mr. Dow proudly served from 1945 to 1949 with the US Marine Corps in the Asiatic Pacific area during WWII and the Korean War. He earned the rank of Corporal at time of discharge. His service continued with the US Army and Army National Guard until 1954.
Following military service, Joseph Dow teamed with his father in Landscape Construction in the 70's; worked as a Building Draftsman into the 80's; and owned a Tenant Improvement Construction Company.
Mr. Dow volunteered for the Sea-Land Cadets in the early 70's and the Coast Guard Auxiliary in late 70's to early 80's. He found his solitude when fulfilling his passion for Deep-Sea Fishing and Boating.
Mr. Dow is survived by his brother Ron, daughters Pamela and Cynthia, son Joseph Jr., stepson Tim, and 5 grandchildren.
Cynthia Hllywa and her husband have ridden several PGR Missions and now we have the opportunity to raise our flags for one of our own and show the honor her father has earned.
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 the cemetery. 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 Thursday, 30 APR 2015:0915 - Stage Norco Family Funeral Home, 2645 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860
http://goo.gl/ak6SMq0930 - Mission Briefing
0945 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1000 - KSU to Magnolia Memorial Park, 12241 Magnolia St., Garden Grove, CA 92841
http://goo.gl/Agvbui (approximately 35 miles)
1100 - Graveside Service and Military Honors
R/C: Ken Holst
SoCal PGR Ride Captainca2whlcruzr@gmail.com
562-972-7882
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” ~ Amelia Earhart
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 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 ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?402702
