The family of Ernest E. McMaster has invited the Patriot Guard to join them in paying honors to this American Hero, it will be our honor to do so.
Ernest was born to William and Ada McMaster on Oct. 10 1930. During that time he lived and played in Southgate, Ca. and Torrance, Ca. He also had a sister and two brothers who he played with constantly. Ernest graduated from Southgate High School in 1949. He then went to work as a Turret-Lathe operator for Sargent Engineering in Huntington Park. It was there that Ernest met his future wife, Dolores Frizzell.
After working for only a little while, Ernest was drafted into the Army where he was sent to Fort Ord for basic training. Ernest was then sent to Korea where he earned the rank of Corporal serving with the 85th Battery B , AAA Gun BN. Ernest finished his overseas duty in Okinawa. At the end of his time of service Ernest received an Honorable Discharge.
Ernest and Dolores were married on Nov. 7, 1953 in Lynwood, California. Both Ernest and Dolores settled there for 44 yrs, raising 6 children, 3 boys Steven, Ronald, James, and 3 girls, Diane, Virginia and Nancy.
Ernest is survived by, his loving wife: Dolores, Children: Steven, Ronald, James, Diane, Virginia & Nancy, 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by Sister: Barbara, & Brothers: William and Robert.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place. 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: Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress. Time Table for Thursday, 18 DEC 2014: 1045 - Stage Arlington Mortuary, 9645 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Ca., 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/TDOab 1100 - Mission Briefing
1130 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Ave, Riverside, Ca., 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/ZWzT0 1200 - Est. arrival at Riverside National Cemetery (Stage # 2)
1215 - KSU to assigned shelter
R/C Mike " Joker" CourtrightSoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
Ernest E. McMaster 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 share your condolences with the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?397934
