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SUMMARY:James Gilbert Prather\, 69\, USMC
DESCRIPTION:The family of James Gilbert Prather has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the services of their loved one.  We will be honored to do so.\n\nJames Prather served in Vietnam from 11/66-11/68.  While in country he served with the USMC 3rd Division\, HQ 9th Marines during the Tet Offensive.  While in country he received a Purple Heart\, the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Medal as well as other commendations and awards.  After active duty he was transferred to the Marine Corps Reserves until his discharge in Aug 1970.\n\nWhile on active duty he was exposed to Agent Orange which resulted in severe complications to a variety of medical issues including COPD and MDS\, a blood cancer and led to his death.\n\nAfter the military he worked for Firestone Tires\, National Can Corp.\, was an ironworker\, Westinghouse Elevator technician\, a LA City building inspector and several entrepreneurial adventures.  He founded the Masonic Families Helping Veterans Chapter 01\, MFHV.  He was actively involved with Veteran’s Rights and needs for other veterans\, not himself.  He was a lifetime member of AMVET and VVA.  James was awarded the Hiram Award (second highest award in the Masons) for his work helping veteran’s causes.  He created the “Honor Veterans Commitment” flag that has flown inside the Halls of Congress.\n\nHe loved pets and animals\, body building\, taking walks and going to movies.  He also had a passion for “fun” cars such as the Lotus.  James is survived by his wife of 30 years\, Sheryl\, three daughters\, 2 grandsons and 2 half-brothers.\n\nNOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.\n\nTime Table for Monday\, 20 June 2016\n0900 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery\, 22495 Van Buren Blvd\, Riverside\, CA; (staging area for family TBD\, staging area 8 for PGR)\n\n0915 – Mission Briefing.\n0945 – KSU to Flag Line\, Service and Military Honors\nThis is a Combat Related mission.  Dog Tags will be available. \nNOTE: The weather is expected to be warm\, so please stay hydrated and don’t forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.\n\nRC:  Chip Williams\n760-662-9095\ndezperaado@aol.com \nYou 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.
URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/james-gilbert-prather-69-usmc/
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