The family of Robert Edward Arnette, United States Army, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one on his final journey. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Robert was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan was a long time resident of Riverside and Murrieta. He was born on 10 March 1934 and entered into Eternal Rest on 26 November 2028.
Robert served in the U.S. Army for three years from 1953 to 1956. His awards/citations included the National Defense Service Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Germany), Expert Rifle Badge, and Good Conduct Medal. Robert was honorably discharged as a SP3 (T), Specialist Third Class.
Robert spend over fifty years in the real estate industry as a Title Officer.
Robert was proud of this decade long service as a volunteer for the Murrieta Police Department.
Robert had a very entertaining sense of humor and loved to cook for family, friends and neighbors.
Robert is survived by his wife of over sixty years Margie and their three children, Darryl, Shelly and Mark. Robert also leaves behind six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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 Friday 14 December 2018 1000 – Stage at Murrieta Valley Funeral Home, 24651 Washington Ave., Murrieta, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/6WwLH2ndjpC21030 – Mission Briefing
1045 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to awaiting vehicle.
1045 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1145 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.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 that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
