The family of Delmer L. Sylvester, Jr., USN, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present as he makes his final journey to his resting place. It will be our honor to fulfill their request.
Delmer, age 77, (known as Del by his close friends), enlisted in the United States Navy 22 August 1968 and was honorably discharged 24 October 1971 as an Electricians Mate 3rd Class (EM3). He served on board the USS Frontier.
During his civilian life, he worked at Disneyland for 14 years then continued his career in the restaurant industry as an Area Supervisor, and General Manager for various companies for many years until he retired in 2015. During his retirement, he worked part time at Legends Golf Club.
Del loved music, going to concerts, and country dancing. His favorite bands were The Beatles, Eagles, Beach Boys, Jars of Clay, Mercy Me, and George Strait. He also loved sports, playing softball, baseball, and basketball most of his life. He also played as starting shortstop on the Navy softball team while stationed in Hawaii. He was always an Angels fan, Rams fan, USC fan, and Lakers fan. He loved to watch and play golf, and even scored a hole in one! Church and Jesus were above all as he loved to teach the Bible to his family and friends.
Delmer is survived by his wife Susan Sylvester; children, Steve Sylvester (Stephanie) and Cori Sylvester Vivanco; two granddaughters, Grace and Emma; and his sister Susan Messengale.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the family home to the cemetery, approximately 28 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMELINE FOR WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 20240730 - Stage at Yellow Basket Restaurant, 32250 Clinton Keith Rd, Wildomar, CA. (Barons Parking Lot)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NQHrdPGSnHE15sxK8 0745 - Mission briefing.
0800 - KSU to residence (few minutes out).
0830 - Flag line as hero is moved to family vehicle.
0845 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA (approximately 28 miles).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fTJWuJfBsSVhg4Sq60945-1000 - ETA to RNC.
1015 - KSU to shelter for flag line and military honors.
Steve “Taz” George
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
sghdbeast@gmail.com
714-931-3950You 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 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.
