The family of Robert Friar II has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their Hero’s final journey. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our Hero served in the US Navy from 1974-1978 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Airman Apprentice, E-2. Robert served on the USS Constellation and
worked on the landing crew. He was also sent to the Philippines to assist with evacuations.
As a civilian, our Hero served the Burbank Fire and Rescue department as an EMT. He then worked as a patrolman for the LA County Police Department until he retired in 2010 when the LA County Sheriffs Department absorbed the county police. Robert loved spending time with his family.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Robin, and their daughters, Joyce and Sabrina. He will be missed by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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 mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 37 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.
NOTE: Weather will be warm so please keep hydrated.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 5 AUGUST 20241115 - Stage at Todd Memorial Chapel and Mortuary, 570 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA. Please arrive quietly as services will be in session.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/akdWoefS5mxcDZEe71130 - Mission Briefing
1145 - Flag line for dignified transfer from chapel to coach
1200 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AjYQnfezPwSWL1au81300 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1330 - Proceed to Shelter for military honors and services
Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
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.
