The family and the Fontana PD have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend services for Officer Thomas Chamberlin, it would be our honor to do so.
Officer Thomas Chamberlin served his community with the Fontana Police Dept since June, 2013 and sadly perished in a traffic accident while off duty.
Prior to becoming a Law Enforcement Officer, Thomas Chamberlin served his country in the USMC from 2006 to 2011, serving in combat in both Iraq in '08 & '09 and Afghanistan in '10. He was attached to the COB 5/1 Marines, and achieved the rank of Corporal prior to his honorable discharge.
Officer Chamberlin graduated from Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, California in 2006, and enlisted in the Marine Corps shortly after graduating.
Officer Chamberlin is survived by his parents, Tom and Guadalupe.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this LEO and Military Veteran.
This mission will be a Flag Line at the gate of Riverside National Cemetery and Flag Line at the shelter for military honors.
The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat. Time table for Friday, 20 JUN 14: 1330 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (PGR stage at the Gate)
http://goo.gl/maps/jv10r 1345 - Mission briefing
1400 - Flag Line at the gate for arrival of the procession
1430 - Flag Line, Service and Military Honors at assigned shelter
R/C Craig 'Gunny' DonorSo Calif State Captain
USMC Retired
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
909-208-7703 cell
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 to post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?391706
