The family of Robert James Prather, age 52, and his best friend who is a PGR Member, has requested our presence as this Hero receives his Military Honors and then has asked us to accompany him and his family and friends on one last ride to Cook's Corner, a local biker hangout in Orange County, for his celebration of life. We will be honored to do so.
Robert Prather enlisted in the US Army in March of 1987 and served in the HSC 536th Engineers Battalion. Robert was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist (E-4) in July of 1992. Among several awards and medals, Robert received the Army Commendation Medal 3rd Award.
Robert loved his work, wife & family and friends all with the same passion. He worked for Whiting-Turner for 24 years as a Senior Superintendent and was at the top of his game. He was a Master Craftsmen with wood and a multitude of other construction materials and his knowledge of the Construction Industry was ‘Bar None’.
He loved his CVO Harley Road Glide with all The Bells & Whistles and was an avid rider with his wife & friends. He was a someone who would always have the right answer and his yes meant yes and his no meant no. He will be missed by a ‘boat load’ of people including his best buddy Randy Chenier, PGR member.
Robert is survived by spouse Rhonda , siblings, Laura, Marie & Sidney children, Kori, Jessica, Tawni, & Tristen, and 1 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 memorial service to the celebration of life, approx 5.7 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the memorial service, we will meet you there.
NOTE: ACCOMPANY WILL BE ON SURFACE STREETS, PLEASE FLY BIG FLAGS IF YOU HAVE THEM
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions may apply, have masks/face coverings available if needed.Time Table for Saturday, 21 AUG 21:1000 - Stage at El Toro Memorial Park, 25751 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (near main office)
https://goo.gl/maps/4W2pZADCZWb1ELBx91015 - Mission briefing
1030 - Stage Flag Line at cemetery entrance
1050 - Reposition to graveside for services and Military Honors.
1100 - Services begin
1200 - KSU for procession to Cook's Corner, 19152 E Santiago Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
https://goo.gl/maps/49XAqubN8YkCazqt6 (approx 5.7 miles)
1230 - Flag Line at Cook's Corner for dignified transfer of remains
PGR Dismissed
R/C Lester Forsythe
SoCalPGR – Ride CaptainMM2/SS US Navy, Submarines
AKA Rottndog
(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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
