At the request of his family, the Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend the military honors of this retired Naval Officer.
Robert Ramirez served a total of 27 years in the United States Navy, 08 August 1959 to 08 August 1986. He was directly involved in Combat Weapon Systems and Electronic Warfare Management, intelligence, surveillance, operations and training, and all phases of amphibious operations. He served on nine ships in many countries. He received several decorations to include the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Silver and one Bronze Star, Navy Achievement Medal w Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and Purple Heart, to name a few of his military accommodations. Robert was honorably discharged at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4). Robert retired in 2000 as a consultant to the Department of Defense.
He later used his military expertise in his future employment in systems engineering support with several government-contracted employers such as Raytheon, Pawhuska Laboratories, Inc., and ETA Technologies, Inc. He went on to continue to his education obtaining an MBA.
Originally from the Coachella Valley, he returned to live and decided to enter real estate. He enjoyed work as a volunteer with various community projects, was a member of the Retired Officers Association, Naval Institute of Technology, the American Legion, and very active in the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
Robert is survived by his wife, Martha; four sons, Robert, Rodney, Randy, and Ronnie; brother, Eddie; and sister, Betty. He will also be missed by 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
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 at Coachella Valley Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 20241200: Stage Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District, 82925 Ave 52, Coachella, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bWE1nTB6LfoBQB5981215: Mission briefing.
1245: Await arrival of hero from church.
1300: Flag line and military honors at grave site.
Lillian Riddell
CA PGR Assistant State Captain
lilygirl54@roadrunner.com
(909) 855-2623You 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 remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our heroes. Please drive carefully.
