The family of Dallas Dewey Martin invites the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their loved one home, we are honored to do so.
Mr. Martin was born 8 Dec 23 in Katemcy, TX. Around the age of 8 years old his family moved to Long Beach, CA. To earn money he would shine shoes for the Navy personnel. He loved the Navy uniforms and wanted to be just like them.
In 1940 he joined the Navy and flew the Grumman F6F Hellcat in the Battle of Midway. Returning from a mission (sorte) he was out of fuel and found the aircraft carrier too badly damaged to land and had to ditch his plane in the Pacific. He was shot down twice by the Japanese. The first time the Americans found and rescued him. The second time (1945) he was found by the Japanese and was a POW until the end of the war (about 7 months) and weighed 78 pounds upon his release. Mr. Martin was honorably discharged in 1946.
Following his heroic military career, Mr. Martin became an actor, known by the name of Dewey Martin, co-staring with the likes of Kirk Douglas, Humphrey Bogart and Dean Martin. In 1960 he played Daniel Boone in Walt Disney's television series, Daniel Boone.
Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 40 years, Tiko; stepsons John and Kevin Sheridan; one grandson and two granddaughters.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested all are welcome. We will accompany the hero and his family from the Neptune Society to his family's home. Please see time table if you would like to participate.
Time table for Friday, 30 MAR 18:1300 hrs Stage at Neptune Society, 883 W. 9th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
https://goo.gl/maps/rm8SqfZPrsE21315 hrs Mission briefing
1330 hrs Flag line for our Hero as he is moved from the facility to family vehicle
1345 hrs KSU to family home
1400 hrs Flag line for Hero as he is moved from vehicle into family home
Ride Captain
Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainDowney, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com
"Blessed are the Peacemakers"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.
