The family and friends of Melvin Woodward have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. We are honored to do so.
Mel served on board the USS Tamalpais in the Asiatic-Pacific and American Areas in WW II, and he was on the USS Tamalpais in Tokyo Bay during the surrender of Japan. He received several ribbons and medals including the Victory Medal for World War II.
Following his military service Mel served a full career as a Fullerton police officer, retiring as a lieutenant; then along with wife Georgia they worked part time for the National Park Service. Mel enjoyed sports, especially his beloved Dodgers, and coached American Legion Baseball.
He is survived by his wife Georgia, children Nancy, Gary, Lauren and Mark and their spouses, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Wednesday, 26 October 2016:1115 Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/REWspGAUd1y Family staging area pending, PGR stage north of staging area #8.
1130 Mission Briefing
1200 KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and full military honors.
R/C Vern GrimshawSoCal PGR Ride Captain
vgrimshaw@aol.com
562-458-4421
“Lead with Respect; Serve with Compassion"
Melvin A Woodward 7/17/1926 - 10/15/2016 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 condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?424048
