Bobby J. Spencer, 71, USMC, Vietnam Era, Riverside/RNC - 26 OCT 22

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The family of Bobby Joe Spencer, which includes his brother John Spencer, our dear PGR brother, has invited the PGR to accompany this Hero to his final resting place, we are honored to do so.

Bobby served in the US Marine Corps from April 19, 1970 when he enlisted.  He was on his way to Vietnam when he and several other Marines were diverted to Okinawa and assigned shore duty there instead with the support troops.  He served until his honorable discharge on January 22, 1973 at the final rank of Corporal (E-4).

While stationed in Okinawa Bobby met a missionary group called Christians in Action. Bobby was a Christian and he fell in Love with one of the girls in the group, Lottie, his future wife. After the military Bobby and Lottie were married and they entered the mission field. They spent 25 yrs in Brazil where they started a bible school and a church which grew into several churches. Together they served many yrs in Columbia with Christians in Action before retiring in Visalia, CA.

Bobby is survived by his wife Lottie, sons Phil and Steven, brother John Spencer, sister Patricia Thomas and many nieces and nephews.

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 church to the cemetery, a distance of approx 1 mile. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet us at the cemetery we will see you there.


Time Table for Wednesday, 26 OCT 22:

1100 - Stage at East Hills Community Church, 20660 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92508 https://goo.gl/maps/d8QivZVKs25GdvMg6

1130 - Mission briefing

1210 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from church to coach

1225 - Est KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 https://goo.gl/maps/N5KAtQPfuKbRowQK9

1230 - Est arrival at RNC

1300 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors


R/C Rick “Moonman” Luna
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
lunardad@msn.com
626-378-2304

I Ride for my Brothers
Vince Hernandez USMC
Danny Hernandez USN, USAR


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.