The family of Army Veteran James Lee Lynch 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. Lynch proudly served from 1965 to 1967 with the US Army Cavalry unit in the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart and Air Medal Combat Infantryman Badge. James earned the rank of PFC(P) at time of discharge.
Following military service, James worked as a forklift driver for over 25 years and found enjoyment in nice cars, sports, bike riding, remote control planes, and music.
James Lynch passed away on April 29, 2015. He is survived by his mother Clara, son James, daughters Jennifer and Christy, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
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 his final resting place. 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 Tuesday, 12 MAY 2015:0945 - Stage Risher Mortuary, 1316 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640
https://goo.gl/YhsU581000 - Mission Briefing
1030 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1045 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/2rV69P (approximately 57 miles)
1200 - Arrive at Riverside National Cemetery (Family at Staging area #2, PGR Staging area #8)
1215 - KSU to Assigned Shelter for Flag Line and Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
RIDE SAFE
R/C: Ken HolstSoCal PGR Ride Captain
ca2whlcruzr@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 for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?403175
