I apologize for the late notice of this, just returned from a FJR Forum motorcycle ride to California! The Services for killed M/C Rider Clyde Nachand is today at 0900.
Just read this from the Phoenix Patriot Guard, of which Clyde was an active member. Clyde was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran, a Fellow Gunnery Artilleryman!
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Subject: SHORT NOTICE- CDR (Ret) Clyde Raymond Nachand, USN, Viet Nam Veteran / PGR, Phoenix, AZ, 01 APR 10
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ladynighthawk
Posts: 2590
Hillsboro, Missouri
Forum Moderator
30 Mar 2010 4:31 AM Alert
And we mourn,
Last week gave the Country a clear visual of a motorcycles vulnerablity to
most any other vehicle, this time a dump truck and a preoccupied driver.
America lost a decorated Viet Nam Veteran. Clyde's Family lost a Husband, a
Father and Grandfather, Patriot Guard Riders lost a Brother. ALR and VFW
has lost a Brother as well. This man touched so many, how blessed are we
that we shared a small part.
I spoke earlier with Carolyn, Clyde's Daughter. She spoke of how he loved
riding with us and standing for "his soldiers". There was pride in her
voice and yet, so much sadness at the loss of someone so dear. In honesty
when I saw the name it didn't ring a bell, so many names. BUT, when I saw
the picture...his hugs. His smiles, his words. All came back and I KNEW.
As Patriot Guard Riders we KNOW the hearts of those we stand with. I have
to admit that I don't remember every name, but I do each smile and hug
and....I LOVE my Patriot Guard Family! Clyde was an important part of OUR
Family!
We have been asked to be a part of this day with the Family, now a part of
OUR Family.
STAGING: Thursday April 1st 0900
Northwest Corner 7th Avenue and Glendale Auxiliary Parking lost for
Beatitudes church Far north end of the lot is reserved for bikes.
Services: Thursday April 1st 1000
Church of the Beatitudes
555 W. Glendale Ave
Phoenix, Az
Interment to follow:
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
23029 N Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix, AZ
Ride Captain: Louann Thomas
[email protected] 602-620-3702 Anyone wanting to
carry the Navy Flag in the honor escort please contact me.
Greatest Respects,
Louann Thomas
Patriot Guard Rider
The Obituary from the Family:
August 31, 1942 - March 25, 2010
Clyde was a wonderful person, an outstanding father and was taken from us
way too soon. Clyde leaves behind his beloved wife of 43 years Sandra, 3
daughters Michelle (Erik), Susan (Dennis), and Carolyn (Brian) and his
grandchildren Danielle, Collin, Ryan and a granddaughter due this August.
Clyde was commissioned as a Navy Ensign in 1967 where he spent the next 28
years of combined active and reserve life dedicated to his military service
to the United States. During this time, he not only earned himself the rank
of Commander, but also specialized in Special Warfare and was proud to be a
member of HAL 3 SEAWOLVES. Toward the end of his reserve career he assumed
command of the NR 4th MARDIV 1-14 at Treasure Island, took up a start-up
command and created the only fully functional Naval Gunfire Unit in the 5th
Marine Division.
During his 28 years of service he was awarded 15 Commendations and medals.
These included Combat Active Ribbons, Meritorious Unit Commendations, and a
Navy Commendation award with star. He was a dedicated Navy man and proud of
his military service.
In 1971 after returning home from his two tours in Vietnam he completed his
Masters in History. After completing his Masters he moved to the San
Francisco Bay Area. In 1972 he began working in the insurance industry. He
became an insurance broker in 1975 with Lincoln Life and he turned many of
his clients into lifelong friends.
He was an active member in church his entire adult life. He was also a
weekend presenter for Marriage Encounter retreats providing marriage
enrichment for couples for 23 years.
Clyde loved his Harley Davidson and would go out on rides with his friends
in a variety of motorcycle clubs. It wasn't just the riding that he loved.
He loved the biking community which became an extended family. He was
extremely proud to be a part of the Patriot Guard where they would ride to
honor veterans and soldiers. His family finds peace in the fact that he was
doing something that he loved and was with his biking family when he passed.
Clyde was very outgoing and never met a stranger. He lived by the motto
"treat others as you would want to be treated" and would do anything to help
a friend. He was a loving husband, a great Dad to more than just his 3
daughters, and PaPa to his lucky grandchildren and other children that knew
him. He was taken from us much too soon and will be missed terribly.
The family would like to thank all of our friends, neighbors, and the
community for their outpouring of support during our time of grief. The
family would also like to extend a special thank you to all of the emergency
personnel who responded to the scene.
A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at
10:00 AM at the Church of the Beatitudes located at 555 W. Glendale Ave in
Phoenix. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Beatitudes
Age Link 1548 W. Glendale, Phoenix 85021.
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Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
30 Mar 2010 5:00 AM Alert
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of (Ret) US Navy, Vietnam Veteran / PGR Brother, Commander Clyde Raymond Nachand, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
