The family of Richard L. Fordham has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1964. During his time in the Navy Richard served aboard the U.S.S. Taconic AGC-17 and was honorably discharged as a CSSN.
Richard is survived by his wife Jean, his sons, Steve, Brian and Joe. He also leaves behind three grandchildren and one 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 family 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Friday 26 June 2015: 0715 – Inland Empire Group-Stage at the Chevron Gas Station 26980 McCall Blvd, Menifee, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/du7sL (71 miles to San Diego Staging Area) Be gassed up and ready to depart.
0845 – San Diego Group-Stage at the Clairemont Auto Care parking lot, 4497 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/n1niE (Southwest corner of Clairemont Mesa Blvd. and Genesee Ave.)
0900 – Mission Briefing
0915 – KSU to the family residence
0930 – Flag Line as our Hero is brought to the family vehicle for transport to Miramar National Cemetery
1000 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/rAfUs1030 – Commence Service, Flag line and Military Honors
RC: Ray Gould aka “T-Bone”
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com
ALR Chapter 200
American Legion Post 200
Service Officer
USMC SSgt (Ret) (D.I.)
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.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?405212Please 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.