The family of Morris West has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Morris West, 71 years old, served his country in the Army from 1969 to 1972. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He was awarded the Vietnam campaign medal & the Vietnam service medal. He was honorably discharged 14 April, 1972. He was an airplane repairman while serving. At the time of his discharge he had achieved the rank of SP4.
Upon leaving the Army, he went to work for TWA Airlines, then Lockheed, then United Airlines for a total of 31 years as a repairman.
Morris married Brenda (his wife) in 1977, they had one daughter Casandra. They met at United Airlines where she also worked. He was a very dedicated Dad & Husband. He was also a personal friend of the ride captain Ken Brassell.
After retiring he liked playing golf, playing cards, and playing pool, and chess. He was very good at chess. He was also a member of the Elks lodge & the Moose lodge.
The family has requested an accompaniment from the Elks Lodge at 1400 Washington ave. El Cajon, Ca. 92019.
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 church service 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.
Time Table for Tuesday, 19 November, 20190800 - Stage at The Elks Lodge 1400 Washington ave. El Cajon, Ca. 92019.
https://goo.gl/maps/soMQGDZNa1erTf8WA This mission is after the Vets. w/o Families mission. If your going to be at this mission & your going to VWOF, just stay there & the escort should arrive at 0930. If you want to accompany the family meet at the Elks Lodge at 0800. Your choice.
0815 - Mission Briefing
0840 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery
https://goo.gl/maps/QHUdNnD4auGfjdmp80930 - (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
0930- Transfer urn to horse drawn hearse.
1000 - Flag Line, Funeral service with Full Military Honors
R/C: Ken BrassellSoCal PGR Ride Captain
kenbrassell@gmail.com
619-3349447
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.
