The family of Raymond Charles Yoder, 68 yrs of age, has requested the Patriot Guard to pay Honors for one of our own. It will be our Honor to do so.
Raymond did not serve in the military, so he did the next best thing. Raymond joined the Patriot Guard Riders in March of 2011. Raymond paid it forward, by Honoring those Heroes that paid the ultimate price, and served to preserve our freedom.
Raymond worked for 33 years with the Dept. of Defense in the Naval Ship Yards at both Long Beach and San Diego.
Raymond was also a lover of all things that were Harley Davidson, and of course their motorcycles, which he loved to ride along with his wife Vicki.
Raymond's favorite sports team to watch when he wasn't either working, or riding, was to watch his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers play ball.
Raymond is survived by his beloved wife Vicki, Brothers: Bill and Tom, Sons: Jack and Colt. He also is survived by his Grandsons Dalton and Wyatt.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this PGR member. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying our brother and his family from the mortuary services 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 Saturday 09 Dec. 2017:1000 - Stage at O'Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna hills, Ca 92653
https://goo.gl/maps/7HP4xH3MAd221015 - Mission Briefing
1030 - Family has requested PGR to attend service for our own
1100 - Exit church prepare for flagline as Raymond is brought out to coach
1115 - KSU to El Toro Memorial Park, 25751 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest, Ca. 92630 (approx 4.5 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/mBx4n2o8bbQ21200 - Flag line as our brother is brought from coach to final resting place.
Note: If you choose not to go inside to service mill about smartly as Gunny would say. The family just thought Dad would like that. Choice is yours.R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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.
