The family of Toshio Horiuchi has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in a final farewell to their hero. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Toshio enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 06 July 1964 and was honorably discharged in June 1968 achieving the rank of Sergeant (E-5). Our hero served two tours in Vietnam. It is unclear regarding his MOS or what he did in country as he did not talk about it with anyone.
As a civilian, our hero owned and operated his own landscaping company for 45 years, specializing in sprinkler systems and sprinkler clock repair. He loved riding his motorcycle, spending time with family and friends and giving people a hard time. The family will be coming from Palm Springs and his daughter will be carrying his cremains in her motorcycle.
Toshio is survived by his loving wife, Judi, of 54 years. He is also survived by three children, Suzanne, Marie, and Kristy; six grandchildren; and five siblings.
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 is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 07 APRIL 20220845: Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22945 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/oL1b2Nuoji8Bvi34A0915: Mission briefing.
0945: Await arrival of family car and KSU to assigned staging lane.
1010: KSU to assigned shelter for honors and services.
R/C Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70949-939-7282
“One straw at a time”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.
