The family of Air Force Veteran Leo William Liltz 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.
Leo proudly served with the US Air Force from 1948 to 1953 and re-enlisted from 1957 to 1961 where he earned the rank of Airman Third Class. During 1948/49 he participated in the Berlin Airlift under Operation Vittles with the USAFE.
Following his honorable discharge, Mr. Liltz worked as an Airplane Mechanic for Western Airlines/Delta from 1967 until he retired in 1993. Leo was an avid artist, an American History buff, and enjoyed classic cars.
Leo Liltz is survived by his wife Shirley, siblings Frank, Victor, Shirley, Mary, and Dorothy, children Tracey and Lisa.
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, 07 JUL 2015:1045 - Stage at Heritage Memorial Services, 17712 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
https://goo.gl/mgU6igNote: Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress
1100 - Mission Briefing
1130 - Flag Line as Hero is brought from Chapel to awaiting Coach
1145 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/O27cvH (approximately 54 miles)
1300 - Estimate arrival at Riverside National Cemetery (Family at staging area #2, PGR stage north of staging area #8 )
1315 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line and Service with Full Military Honors
R/C: Ken Holst
SoCal 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. Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolenses to the National link
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?405642
