The family of William H. Link, 92, 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.
William joined the NAVY ROTC in 1945, and then joined the US Air Force from 1950 until 1954. He served in the Korean War as a Radar Technician. Then, he was stationed at Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, where he was an Aircraft Mechanic Instructor and Power Man. For his service, William was awarded the Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. Upon his honorable discharge, William had attained the rank of Airman First Class.
After his discharge from the Air Force, William married Deila Denes, and moved back to his native San Diego, where he obtained a degree in Industrial Arts. He opened a family operated nursery business in San Diego, and was a founding member of the VFW Post 3787. He moved to Colorado in 1960 where he raised his three daughters and lived for 35 years. While living in Colorado, he worked as a real estate appraiser for Jefferson County. He loved the Colorado mountains and riding his motorcycle in them. Upon his retirement, he moved back to San Diego, and was a member of American Legion Post #149 in Escondido.
William is survived by 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
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 12 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 Thursday 18 November 2021:1215 – Stage at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary, 13243 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064
https://goo.gl/maps/cRVPzGpCf7NR7Gvg9 (Note: Services will be ongoing; please arrive and gather quietly)
1245 - Mission Briefing
1300 - Flag line as Hero is carried to funeral coach
1310 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/7XLYJWr23WewtifV91330 - Est. arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1400 - Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service
R/C Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainCarlsbad, CA
503-989-5315
pgrtrigeezer@yahoo.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.
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.
