The family of Richard Lee Gillmaster, Sr., has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Richard was born on November 18, 1956 and entered into eternal rest on August 18, 2021. He served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1982, serving stateside and in Germany. He was an E6 at the time of discharge.
After he exited the Army, Richard was a State of California Correctional Officer from 1987 to 2011 until he retired.
Some of his hobbies included hunting, fishing, and camping, as well as spending time with his family.
Richard is survived by his wife, Deborah Lynn; children, Nicole Gillmaster, Kim Nelson, and Richard Lee Gillmaster, Jr.; as well as four grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Cheri Ward and Lori Coria; and one brother, Jeff Gillmaster.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this will be a flag line only (FLO) at the cemetery. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID restrictions. Please have a face covering/mask should the need arise.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 14 SEP1200 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518. (Staging area 9.)
https://goo.gl/maps/i3GkspRspBgraYu361230 – Mission briefing.
1245 – Missing man to cortage to meet the family.
1255 – KSU to shelter for military honors.
Steve “Taz” George
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
(714) 931-3950sghdbeast@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.
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.
