The family of James “Jim” Goddard has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany him from his home to his memorial service where he will receive his Military Honors. We will be honored to do so.
Jim was born on Feb 2, 1946 and passed from Service Related Alzheimer’s on July 27, 2020.
Jim served in the US Marine Corps from July 1963 through July 1967. He was a Wire Chief. He received a traumatic injury to his arm and head during a training accident. Jim was Honorably Discharged as a Private and received the National Defense Medal and a Good Conduct medal.
After his service, Jim continued serving his country and community and joined the San Bernardino Police Department in 1973 and retired as a Sergeant in 2001 after 28 years of service.
Jim always enjoyed outdoor activities to include boating, golf, motorcycle riding and free diving.
Jim is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cheryl, and his daughter, Kelsey Hawkins, who works for the Yavapi County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona; as well as numerous friends and co-workers.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran and First Responder. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the family home to his final resting place (approx 9 miles). 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.
NOTE: This is a Service Related death and Tags will be available.NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.Time Table for Saturday, 19 September 2020:1200 - Stage at Walmart Supercenter, 1120 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Colton, CA 92324
https://goo.gl/maps/igx2iLr3d2jf5wW971215 - Mission Briefing
1230 - KSU to Hero’s nearby home.
1245 - Flag Line for Hero's transfer to family vehicle for procession
1300 - KSU for accompany to Mt. View Cemetery, 570 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404
https://goo.gl/maps/rsPaf46k2wAfTcMo71330 - Estimated arrival at Mt. View Cemetery
1400 - Flag Line, Memorial Service, and Military Honors
RC Chip “Dezperaado” Williams
SoCalPGR Ride CaptainALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange
dezperaado@aol.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.
