The Family of Bernard Dover, 96, has invited the PGR to honor this Hero and accompany to his final resting place. It is our honor to do so
Bernard Dover served in the US Army 160th Engineer Combat Battalion from 1943 to 1945 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the following awards and medals //Sharp MI Rifle// European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal // American Campaign Medal // War II Victory Medal // Good Conduct Medal. He fought in Normandy and in Rhineland Central Europe in 1945.
Bernard Dover was born October 31, 1923, in Santa Barbara, California, to Frank and Mary Dover. He graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1942. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army and served with the Allied Forces during the D-Day invasion.
Upon returning from the war, he met his wife, Virginia. They were married in 1949 and moved to Lompoc where they raised two daughters and spent the next 67 years together. As a young man, Bernard was a welder by trade. His experience and skillset led him to become a member of the team who built the Bradbury Dam on the Santa Ynez River in the 1950’s.
Bernard was a family man. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and spent his life ensuring their needs were met. He loved his extended family and never missed a family gathering. Bernard was known for his elaborate stories and gift of gab. He would spend hours recounting his favorite memories, filled with embellishments and laughter.
In 2017 he went to Washington D.C., sponsored by the Honor Flight Central Coast California. Bernard was honored as a veteran and taken on a “Tour of Honor” to visit the monuments and museums built to honor his service. He found particular interest in the World War II monument as well as the Korean War memorial.
Bernard is survived by his daughter Carol Tennant (Dave), granddaughters Jenny Honafius (Damien) and Markie Wordley (Aaron), grandson Matthew Trester, great-granddaughters Danica Honafius and Ailish and Margot Wordley, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bernard was preceded in death by his wife Virginia, daughter Christine Trester Smith, brothers Reginald, Edward, Stanley, and Frank Jr. Dover, sisters Connie Tomasini, Barbara Beaver, Lorraine Regis, and Louise Luis, and nephew Frank Giovanacci.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church 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, 06 NOV 2020:1000 - Staging at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, 123 N. A. St., Lompoc Ca. 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/2HpEi6e3tz5ic8br91015 - Mission briefing
1030 - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero from Mortuary to Coach
1040 - Accompany Hero to La Purisima Catholic Church, 213 W. Olive Ave, Lompoc, California 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/3iRvXmRWnDjZTgcb91055 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from coach to church
1100 - Church service begins
1200 - Accompany Hero, Family and Friends to the Evergreen Cemetery, 600 S. C St., Lompoc Ca. 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/Jz6deXqBkHQ8RXHg61215 - Arrival at cemetery, Flag Line for Hero as he receives his full Military Honors
Please Bring your Flag and Water none will be provided.
Covid 19 Please Wear your MaskR/C Anthony Cercone
PGR Ride Captain SoCal805-720-0863
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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.
