The family of Paul O. Hult, 103, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the graveside service for military honors of their loved one as he is laid to rest. It will be our distinct privilege to do so for this member of the "Greatest Generation.”
Paul entered the United States Army from 1943-1951 and stationed at Fort Snelling, MN. He went on to serve three European theatres during World War II: Sicily, Italy, and North Africa. He was honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant on 01 October 51. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal (German and Italy), and Good Conduct Medal.
Paul married the British General Montgomery's housekeeper, a widow in Trieste, Italy with three children and he adopted them, saving them from the post-War Italy reconstruction. He then moved them to the United States of America. Paul was a proud American celebrating each holiday with posting our flag publicly and teaching his family to vote in every election and honor the Constitution and pay their taxes! He had two other loves...Dean Martin and Playboy Magazines.
As a widower, he managed his apartment complex and continued to follow hard news, read books about history, and collect Playboy Magazines.
Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who was greatly loved by his family and missed by all who met him.
Paul’s wife Zora, passed away in 2005. He is survived a son, Pepino; and daughters Anna-Maria and Lucia. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as one brother, Ted.
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 the cemetery listed below. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 04 MARCH 20241500 - Stage at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XxVTJQyQA6u9sjEM81530 - Mission briefing.
1615 - Flag line as Hero is transferred from the chapel to the coach.
1630 - Flag line as Hero is transferred from the coach to the graveside.
MIKE “JOKER” COURTRIGHT
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Ride Captain, #202572
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356"Standing For Those Who Stood For Us"Only two defining forces offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ, and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other one died for your freedom.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 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.
