The family of LCDR Robert James Robertson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Robert was born on 26 September 1923 and entered into Eternal Rest on 1 July 2021.
In 1941, when war seemed imminent, LCDR Robertson (known as "Robbie") enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served 27 years to his country (January 16, 1941 until he retired as a Lieutenant Commander on January 31, 1968). A WWII and Korean War veteran, he served on 8 ships and received 10 medals.
After his military service, Robbie continued his career with General Dynamics, Pomona, as a Missile Engineer, working with the Navy Missile Program. He retired from General Dynamics in 1978. He was a 71-year member of the Catholic Church Organization, the Knights of Columbus, serving in many positions, including Grand Knight for two terms. In his 42 years of retirement, Robbie had the opportunity to golf, travel the world, relax and enjoy his family and community. Robbie lived a long and fulfilling life dedicated to God, country and family.
Robbie is preceded in death by a brother, William J. Robertson, who passed at 59; a son, James P. Robertson, who tragically died in an accident at 25; and, a daughter, Carol A. Robertson, who passed at 67. Robert is survived by his wife of 74 years, Gloria E. Robertson of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, his sons, Raymond of Coos Bay, OR, and Daniel of Hesperia; his daughters, Margaret Robertson and Eileen R. Lindermann, both of Rancho Cucamonga.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. 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 37 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.
Time Table for Wednesday, August 4, 2021:1030 – Stage at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, 9135 Banyan St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
https://goo.gl/maps/xX6gKWh62mGiFNW3A1045 - Mission Briefing
1130 - Flag Line as Hero is placed into coach
1145 - Depart for Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/9CT7jHjNXjJ9Eitt71245 - Approximate arrival time at Riverside National Cemetery
1315 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
Tom Barry
Socal PGR Ride Captainadmin@armobility.com
714 206-1227
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.
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.
