The family of James Bryan Ledford has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend services for him and honor him with a Flag Line, we are privileged to do so.
James B Ledford served as a US Marine during Vietnam. He only served a few months but was sent home after the Marine Corps found out that he was only 17. James served with Headquarters & Service Company, Second Motor Transportation Battalion, Second Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, Camp Lejeune. James' MOS included (0331) Machine Gunner and (3531) Motor Vehicle Operator. James enlisted 03/19/71 and was honorably discharged 04/08/75.
After the Marine Corps, James worked as a machinist for 16 years before he was medically retired. James' biggest hobby was his Harley Davidson and helping his friends and family. James also helped numerous charities even if it was just physical labor. It would have meant a lot to James that the PGR is riding for him as he loved to ride.
The group from Ridgecrest will stop at Victorville Harley to add any PGR riders that wish to accompany this mission. Departure from Victorville Harley 0900. NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below.
Time Table for Saturday, 20 Sept 2014:0630 - Stage at Albertson's parking lot, 1301 N. Norma St., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
http://goo.gl/maps/wE1tf 0645 - KSU to Victorville Harley Davidson, 14522 Valley Center Dr., Victorville, CA 92395
https://goo.gl/maps/ojWOL 0830 - Arrive Victorville Harley
0845 - Mission Briefing
0900 - KSU to 29 Palms
1100 - Arrive 29 Palms / Joshua Tree National Park (Indian Cove Ampitheater)
https://goo.gl/maps/ZaHWL 1115 - Flagline
1130 - Services for James
Mission Complete
RC Tom "Twotone" LystrupSoCal PGR Ride Captain
lystrup@verizon.net
760 677-1800
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 to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?394907
