The family of Ralph "Jim" Rosenberg, age 77, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their Hero with an accompany from the funeral home to the cemetery for his services, we will be honored to do so.
Jim Rosenberg served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, he served in Vietnam during the war and was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal. He was always proud of serving and continued throughout his life to be involved in supporting the military.
Civilian History includes a 20 year career as the Commissioner of Parks and Recs in Lake Forest, CA, where Jim updated every park and built a sports center; President of Chamber of Commerce; Big time volunteer for AYSO who coached and became the Area Director; adopted Marine Corps Families at Camp Pendleton, worked with developers in Temecula to create sports parks; volunteered with special needs kids. Jim was a Christian man, with a great sense of humor who changed people’s lives.
The City of Lake Forest, in an article mourning the loss of Mr. Rosenberg, had this to say about him: "The greatest thing about Lake Forest is the amazing people and passionate volunteers – and Jim Rosenberg is the best example of that," Mayor Scott Voigts said. "Jim was always passionate about the City and Community Services and brought that enthusiasm to every project, every event. Lake Forest is a better City because of him and he will truly be missed."
Jim is survived by his wife Diane, son Jason, daughters Kristene and Heather and 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
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 mortuary to the cemetery, approx 4.4 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. You are also encouraged to arrive at any time during the church service, just please arrive quietly as service will be in progress.
NOTE: ACCOMPANY WILL BE ON SURFACE STREETS, PLEASE FLY FLAGS IF YOU HAVE THEM
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions may apply, masks/face coverings have available if needed.
Time Table for Saturday, 05 JUN 2021:0845 - Stage at O'Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
https://goo.gl/maps/VN99SKtPm3AnKG8T90900 - Mission Briefing
0930 - Flag Line for family as they arrive and proceed to Chapel
1000 - Funeral Services begin
1130 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Mr. Rosenberg to the coach
1200 - KSU for accompaniment to El Toro Cemetery, 25752 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630
https://goo.gl/maps/VNPuGB48AVRNF5mL6 1230 - Flag Line, Military Honors and graveside services
R/C Lester Forsythe
AKA Rottndog
SoCalPGR – Ride Captain(714)743-3574
pgrrottndog@gmail.com
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.
