The family of Jerry Thompson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
Jerry proudly served his country both in the Army and Law Enforcement. Jerry served in the Army from December 1, 1959 - October 31, 1965. Jerry served in Company B, 547th Engineer Battalion, Darmstadt, Germany. Combat engineer. His unit was involved in the Berlin Wall Crisis, no combat duty.
After the Army, Jerry was a California State Corrections Officer at Chino Prison. Later Jerry became an investigator, rising to the rank of sergeant with the California State Police from March 1, 1979 - June 30th, 1995. The State Police were absorbed by the California Highway Patrol in 1995. Jerry was assigned to Governor's Protection Detail and retired as a sergeant on September 30th, 1996.
In his spare time Jerry loved to travel and be with his family.
Sergeant Thompson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosemary Thompson, his brother Richard Thompson, his sisters Lottie Thompson and Gwendolyn Rivers, his son, Deputy U.S. Marshal Jerry Thompson, his daughter, LAPD Police Officer 3+3 Rosie Thompson Powers, his son-in-law retired LAPD Sergeant Juan Powers, his daughter-in-law, IRS Special Agent Sarah Conlon-Thompson, his two grandsons Cruz Powers and Dylan Thompson.
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 meeting our hero and his family at the Memory Chapel, Forest Lawn. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate.
TIMELINE FOR SATURDAY 15 April 2023 1200 – Stage at Memory Chapel, Forest Lawn, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, Ca. 91724
https://goo.gl/maps/HHp13jyaQtKgzZA28 1215 – Mission Briefing.
1245 – Flag Line at Memory Chapel after service.
1300 – KSU to Flag Line at Internment location for military honors.
R//C Dennis Navarre
SoCal PGR Regional Captain 909-262-5545
dennis.navarre@gmail.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 the 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.
