The family of Billy William Shepherd has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Billy proudly served in the US Navy 1965-1969. He was assigned to a Fighter Squadron serving in Vietnam. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, 2 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea)
After his service to his country Billy work as a Union Pipe Fitter with SD County Construction Laborers. Billy was a big fan of Demolition Derby.
Billy is survived by caretaker and long time companion; Jeanne Pate, two sons; Brian and Adam, daughter-in-law; Angela and 7 grandchildren.
The family is requesting an accompaniment from the Alpine VFW Post to the cemetery. (approx.33 miles)
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the Alpine VFW Hall 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.
Time Table for Monday 24 October 20221045 – Stage at Alpine VFW Post 9578, 844 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901 (
https://goo.gl/maps/juDXSqBjBys9tv9Y8)
1110 – Mission Briefing
1130 - Flag Line for honorable transfer to vehicle
1140 - KSU for accompany to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (
https://goo.gl/maps/THHAGYuUsXAFioVVA)
1230 – ETA at Cemetery
1300 - Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed 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. 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 honor.
