David and Pat Overstreet left the congestion of Orange County and moved to Norco in 1978, drawn by the opportunity to create a life rooted in open space, family, and community. Pat dreamed of having her own horse in her own backyard, and alongside raising their two daughters, Vivienne and Monica, the “Broken O-Ranch” eventually became home to horses, a pony, ducks, bunnies, dogs, and even a notoriously mean-tempered goat. One memorable resident was “Steaks,” a steer destined for the BBQ.
David, a retired Master Gunnery Sergeant with 22½ years of service in the United States Marine Corps, put his many skills to use tackling Pat’s ever-growing “honey-do list.” His projects included building a hay barn, tack room, corrals, and cages as their ranch family expanded.
Both daughters attended Norco Elementary, Norco Intermediate, and Norco High School. As their girls graduated, married, and moved on, Pat and David transitioned from ranch animals to grandchildren. Today, they are proud grandparents to one granddaughter and four grandsons, and are delighted to now also be great-grandparents through their granddaughter. Time spent at Poppa and Gramma-O’s ranch remains a treasured tradition for the family.
After Pat retired following 40 years of Nursing, the Overstreets became deeply involved in civic life. They have long been passionate advocates for preserving Norco’s unique identity as an animal-keeping community while remaining mindful of the pressures created by surrounding urban growth.
They are founding members of RURAL, the Norco Regional Conservancy, and Friends of the Norco Hills, and are proud members of the N.H.A. Over the years, David and Pat volunteered countless hours supporting Norco events and initiatives, including Horse Week, the Extreme Mustang Challenge, the Mounted Posse Rodeo, the Ranch Tours, the Norco Fair, the Parade of Lights, and Adopt-A-Trail. Their volunteer service also included time on the Beautification Committee, helping with virtually every parade in Norco, and building custom birdhouses that are donated to many local fundraisers. Throughout the years, they have also opened their home and backyard to host numerous Norco events and political fundraisers, becoming well known in the community for their warmth, generosity, and hospitality.
David has enjoyed participating in Veterans events at the George Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza when invited to inspect the ROTC students, continuing his life-long commitment to mentorship, service, and leadership.
David and Pat celebrate 65 years of marriage, 48 of those years spent in Horsetown, USA. One of their proudest accomplishments is being named the recipient of the Kathy Azevedo Spirit of Norco Award. They are extremely honored to be recognized by the Horse Week Committee, and thank the committee for continuing this amazing Norco tradition.
Grand Marshal
David & Pat Overstreet
Town Marshal
Don Farmer
At 8 years old, this young man got his first ride in an
airplane and that day began his dream of one day becoming a Fighter Pilot, so in 1986 he
enlisted in the United States Air Force. After almost 2½ years of rigorous training and many
hundreds of flight hours logged, that young boy’s dream became a reality, he was a real
certified Air Force Fighter Pilot. He went on to serve his country for more than 31½ years and
logged well over 4,100 military flight hours, flying America’s long-range supersonic interceptor
jet and fighter-bomber known as the F-4 Phantom II, as well as flying the KC-135 Air-Refueling
Tanker, and finally the MQ-1 Predator, the infamous Drone. Over his military career, he
deployed to support more than 12 “Named” military Operations throughout the world and
flown over several foreign countries during hostile times including Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and
Afghanistan. Even after one of our country’s darkest days in September 2001, when most men
and women were running from danger and all flights had been grounded, this man was called
to action to support Operation Noble Eagle. He was proudly flying in the skies above our
homeland, helping keep watch over the United States of America and its citizens as they all
tried to make sense of what had happened. Throughout his entire 31-year career, he was
based out of March Air Force Base here in Riverside County and would eventually serve over 7
years as a Commander for the Mission Support Group with the 163d Attack Wing. As a well
decorated Airman, he proudly retired as a “Full Bird” Colonel and a Command Pilot in January
2018 and received his highest decoration of his career, the “Legion of Merit” for displaying
exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding leadership, services, and
achievements.
He continues to serve others as the Chairman of the City of Norco’s Veterans Commission,
President of the local Veterans Serving Veterans Norco Chapter, a member of the “Order of
Daedalians” (a fraternal and professional order of American military Pilots), a member of the
American Legion, and served as a “graduated” member of the Riverside County Veterans
Advisory Committee for District II. All while helping to ensure all military veterans receive the
Dignity, Recognition, Respect, Honor, and helpful knowledge they All well deserve. He is a
dedicated member and a chairperson on Norco Horseweek Committee and serves as part of the
local Norco “Ranch Tour” Committee as well.
His years in the military afforded him many great things, but none greater than meeting his
beautiful wife, Jewels. She also served and flew in the United States Air Force for 26½ years,
retiring in 2014 as a Senior Master Sergeant. Serving alongside each other, he sometimes
found himself having to make the decision to deploy her and her crew into operations that he
knew full well she may not make it back to him. However, as fate would have it, they always
made it back safe to each other and are now living a busy retired life at their wonderful little
“Phantom Pharms” Ranch in Horsetown USA. Colonel Farmer is very Humbled and Honored to
be serving as this year’s 2026 Norco Horseweek’s Town Marshal.