The family of
BT1 Roy Lee Underwood 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.
Roy Underwood, 79, served his country for 20 years in the US Navy, time that included duty in Vietnam. His last assignment was aboard the Gearing-class destroyer USS John R. Craig (DD-885).
For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze Star, 3 Good Conduct Medals, and Letters of Commendation from the Commanders of the Third and Seventh Fleets. After 20 years of honorable service he retired at the rank of Boiler Technician Petty Officer 1st Class (E-6).
The family has requested an accompaniment from Greenwood Memorial Park to a 1230 committal service at Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 14 miles.
There will be motor escorts.
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 chapel 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 Thursday, October 11, 2018:1030 - Stage at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
https://goo.gl/maps/GCw65DAnexT2 1100 - Mission Briefing
1115 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1130 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/t5iZZCgsD9k 1200 - (Est) Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1230 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthySoCal PGR Ride Captain
smoerschell@yahoo.com
619-277-5176
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.
