The family of Oscar Pokorny has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his service and military honors, we will be honored to do so.
Oscar Carlos Pokorny, 68, served in the U.S. Army, from Dec. 7 1965 - Dec. 6 1967; four years in reserves - terminal date of reserve 1971. PVT Pokorny was trained in the construction and repair of roads, railroads, and bridges. He also received instruction in demolitions and mine warfare. He served in Korea. He protected the DMZ zone.
He attended LA Trade Tech where he received his welding certification. From 1982 to 1984, he was a development bench mechanic at Litton Data Systems. He then transferred employment to become part of the Skunk Works department at Lockheed Martin in Burbank and also in Palmdale. He was so proud to have made parts and scaffolding for the Space Shuttle. After a large layoff, Oscar did contract work on animated projects such as the dragon at the Excalibur in Las Vegas, the Water World set at Universal Studios, and Wizard of Oz at the MGM Grand. In 1995, Oscar went back to Senior Aerospace SSP and just recently retired on July 11, 2014.
For many years Oscar was an active member of Calvary Bible Church in Burbank. Oscar loved the outdoors. Fishing, Bar-B-Qing and camping brought him much joy. He was a very creative man who enjoyed drawing, whittling, and making miniatures.
Oscar is survived by: Wife, Angela Pokorny; Daughter, Vicki Pokorny; Son, Eric Pokorny; Father, Anton Pokorny (veteran); Brother, Tony Pokorny (veteran); several nieces and nephews
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Wednesday, 06 AUG 14:1115 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA; (staging area 4 for family, #8 for PGR)
http://goo.gl/maps/1KEQy1130 - Mission Briefing.
1200 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
R/C Jerry GalangAka "Budster”
Patriot Guard Ride Captain
805-341-5869
budster@sbcglobal.net
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 post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?393389
