The family of GySgt Richard Donald Dunbar has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this Hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
GySgt Dunbar served his country for over 28 years, from 1944 until retirement in 1972. He served in two branches of our military, first in the US Navy and then in the US Marine Corps. He was also a Merchant Marine. He was a veteran of three wars, WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
After retirement, GySgt Dunbar worked at Camp Pendleton with the maintenance division. After retiring from the base, he went to work as a crossing guard with Escondido PD.
GySgt Dunbar is survived by his wife, 3 Children, 8 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.
The family has asked for a
Flag Line ONLY at Miramar National Cemetery.
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 Thursday, 25 SEPT 2014:1345 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/pnrXk 1400 – Mission Briefing
1430 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Bill LamoureePatriot Guard Ride Captain
billlamoureepgr@gmail.com
619-244-8543
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 at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?395129
