The family of RM1 Anthony V. Taylor has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the services of their loved one and honor this American Hero. We are honored to attend.
Anthony V. Taylor entered the US Navy in 1957 and retired as a Radioman First Class (RM1) in 1977. Having served in multiple duty stations during the Vietnam era. Anthony was very proud of his service time especially when serving at sea, on the USS Kearsarge, USS Yorktown, USS Rogers and USS Buck.
While stationed in the Philippines, Anthony met his beloved wife Pura (Purita), and they married in 1968. In 1975, the family was transferred to Naval Air Station China lake, CA.
Anthony was passionate about being a strong provider to his family. In 1983, he graduated Cerro Coso Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts. He was employed by Kerr McGee from 1984-1987. In 1987, he supported the Weapons Department at NAWS China Lake as a Clerk advancing to a Security Specialist and later retired in 1997. He loved riding his motorcycle, Suzuki GS 1000, nickname Suzi.
Devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Anthony is survived by his wife Pura; daughters Sandra Workmon and Celey Gaskill; sons Rocky Stevens and Stephen Dolack; ten 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 mortuary 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 Thursday 14 Nov 13: 0915: Stage at Holland & Lyons Mortuary, 216 S. Norma St. Ridgecrest, 93555
http://goo.gl/maps/1fH06 0930: Mission briefing
0945: Flag Line as Hero is moved to coach
1000: KSU for Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/ICNmA (approx 90 miles)
1145: Est arrival at cemetery
1230: Service, Flag Line and Military Honors
R/C Greg Vincent "Drifty"SoCalPGR Ride Captain
USN Retired Senior Chief
cell 760-371-5467
email Sliick333@msn.com
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 at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?385798
