The Family of Hero David “Dave” H. Elliott has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor him in his passing and it is our honor to do so.
Dave was a Vietnam Veteran, and US Army MP he served from 1963 through 1964 and was honorably discharged at the rank of SP4. Dave received the following medals: Good Conduct // Vietnam Service Medal // Expert Rife M-14.
David “Dave” H. Elliott passed away on November 25, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He was born on August 28, 1944 in Santa Maria, California, to Henry "Hank" and Doris "Faye" (Clevenger) Elliott. An interesting story is that he was delivered by Dr. Case using the barter system in exchange for a side of beef from the Elliott family ranch.
He grew up and worked on the family ranches in Cat Canyon and Tepusquet Canyon. He attended Blochman Elementary and Santa Maria High School. and was an expert rifleman. He was well known in the trucking industry and worked for several local companies as well as his own.
Dave exemplified the meaning of work hard play hard. He won many arm wrestling competitions, enjoyed motorcycles, off-roading and socializing often with his close circle of friends. Some might say that a bit of the wild west flowed through his veins. And oh boy, did he have an abundance of colorful sayings. If Dave was your friend, you could rest assured he'd always have your back and would be there when needed.
Dave is survived by his sons, Daniel, Joshua and Bryan (Jordan) Elliott, granddaughters Camryn, Joanna, Leah, Zoey and Madilynn Elliott, grandson Kason Elliott, sister Susan Elliott, niece Becky Clement, his ex-wife/friend Julie Elliott and his long-time friend Rick Mideiros. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Faye and his long-time friends Frank "Danny" Silva and Gary W. Silva.
NOTE: Please bring your Flag and Water none will be provided. Covid 19 Please Wear your mask.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 family home 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, 11 DEC 2020:0900 - Stage at Dudley Hoffman Mortuary, 1003 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454
https://goo.gl/maps/m4rubTEXpaQTwnt580910 - Mission Briefing
0920 - Travel to Family Home nearby
0930 - Flag line at Family home for Hero and Family
0940 - Accompany Hero and Family to Santa Maria Cemetery, 1501 S. College Dr, Santa Maria CA 93454
https://goo.gl/maps/Hi7HL8rZB2uaBTZc81000 - Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/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.
