The family of
Petty Officer 1st Class David Darrel Jones has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
PO1 David Jones, 74, served his country for 21 years in the US Navy (1959 to 1980), time that included 3 combat tours in Vietnam.
In a second career David served with and retired from the China Lake Fire Division as an EMT and Firefighter. He served from June 1983 to April 2001.
David was an ardent member of the Pro-Life and Catholic communities in Ridgecrest, having converted to Roman Catholicism earlier in life; he served at both Saint Ann's Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Desert Chapel.
David was preceded in death by a son who is interred at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery. And although he lived 230 miles away in Inyokern, CA, David’s wish was to be buried alongside his son.
This hero is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 34 years, 9 daughters - Elizabeth, Julia, Katie, Becky, Deanna, Theresa, Rose, Shelby, Helen, son Donald, 25 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below.
Time Table for Thursday, August 10, 2017:1300 - Stage at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/XEKaux9fyhy 1330 - Mission Briefing
1345 - KSU to Assigned Shelter
1400 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
PO1 David Darrel Jones 11/9/1942 – 7/27/2017You 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.
