May 3, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

The family of Joel Manning Baldwin, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.

Joel entered into Eternal Rest on 22 April 2016.

Joel Honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Pilot during World War 2 from June 1942 to July 1946 and was called back October 1951 to March 1953.

Joel also served as a Los Angeles Police Officer from 1947 to 1978

Joel hobbies were watching Perry Mason, Emergency and walking his four legged friend and companion Raven. Joel took many trips over the years going to Alaska, Canada, Panama and the Grand Canyon. He was very young at heart and lived life to his fullest

Joel leaves behind his Wife Veronica, one daughter, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this WWII Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.

Time Table for Tuesday 03 May 2016:

10:00 – Stage at Todd Memorial Chapel 570 North Garey Ave., Pomona, CA.

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10:15 – Mission Briefing

11:00 – KSU to assigned grave site at Pomona Memorial Park 502 East Franklin Ave. Pomona CA., for Flag line, Service, Police and Military Honors.

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R/C Dean ‘Gofer’ Parker

dean1951@verizon.net

909-732-7235

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 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.

https://patriotguard.org/mission/joel-manning-baldwin-92-usmc-wwii/

Joel Manning Baldwin (1923)