!!! TIME CHANGE !!! TIME CHANGE !!! SEE NEW TIME TABLE BELOWThe family of Richard James Bordeau (69), USAF, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one at his services. We are honored to accept this invitation. We will accompany our Hero and his loved ones from their family home in Riverside to RIverside National Cemetery for military honors.
Sgt. Bordeau proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1 October, 1966 to 4 August, 1970. He was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base where he worked as a specialist and maintenance mechanic on the Titan II nuclear missile system.
After Richard separated service, he worked in the transportation industry as a truck driver. Richard loved Mopar muscle cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles, the New York Yankees and the Green Bay Packers.
Richard is survived by his wife Connie Bordeau, siblings Bill Bordeau, Ed Bordeau, Sharon “Pinky” Harens; children Michelle Roberts, Greg Bordeau, grandchildren Christie Roberts, Bryce Roberts, Marlene Bordeau, Maureen Bordeau, Eileen Bordeau, Christian Bordeau and great-grandchild Bailey Roberts.
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 family residence to RNC. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
!!!UPDATED!!! Time Table for Friday, 11 March 2016: 1215 - Stage at the Fastrip Gas Station at 10306 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
https://goo.gl/maps/Wd2JDH69GaE2 1230 - Mission Briefing
1245 - Depart for family residence
1300 - Flag Line and depart for RNC
1330 - Arrival at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/8N9u41345 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
R/C Scotty "Tailgate" Wiles
SoCalPGR Ride Captainscottwiles@yahoo.com
626-922-6304 cell
PGR #108920
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 post your condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?414900