Per the request of our good friends at Risher Mortuary and the family of Robert Roland Ford have 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 in Los Angeles on 11 November 1932.
Robert proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. Robert received training in Airways and Air Communications Service. Robert received his honorable discharge as an Airman Basic from Oxnard Air Force Base, Oxnard, California.
Robert was a salesman in the insurance industry for over ten years.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Cynthia, and his son Gregory. He also leaves behind four grandchildren.
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 church to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the Cemetery.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” protocol.
Time Table for Wednesday 16 February 2021
1115 – Stage at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 340 10th St., Seal Beach (9.5 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/y2i1DHG6NajysKQD61145 – Mission Briefing
1200 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1215 – KSU to Good Shepard Cemetery, 8301 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach
https://goo.gl/maps/o6Y9Xr1s3Z6XuA1t61245 – KSU to assigned Gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Tom Barry
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
admin@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 participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
