The family of James David Malear, 72, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral service and military honors of their loved one. We are honored to fulfill their request.
James served in the United States Army from 1971-1974 during the Vietnam War. He received Vietnam Service Medal w/2 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device, and National Defense Service Medal. He was an SP5 (E5) upon honorable discharge.
After his exit from the Army, James worked as a nuclear mechanical technician for Westinghouse prior to retiring from truck driving for Robertson’s for 25 years. He also drove cross-country long hauls. He enjoyed working on cars and riding his motorcycle with friends.
James is survived by one son, Jeremy, and three daughters, Angela, Jolene, and Cheyenne. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and four 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 WEDNESDAY, 08 NOVEMBER 20230930 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518, (Lemay Blvd, near the restrooms).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fTJWuJfBsSVhg4Sq60945 - Mission briefing.
1000- Await arrival of Hero and KSU to assigned cortège.
1030 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Lillian Riddell
SoCalPGR Mission Ops & Ride Captain
lilygirl54@roadrunner.com
(909) 855-2623“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”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 is 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.
