The family of
John Richard Stark 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.
John Stark, 72, served his country in the US Navy from 5-1-1965 to 12-31-1968, time that included duty in Vietnam. At the time of his honorable discharge he had attained the rank of Seaman (E-3).
In civilian life, John was an RV salesman who loved camping and traveling, and was an active member of the American Legion Riders.
John is survived by his wife, son, and five grandchildren
The family has requested an accompaniment from Clairmont Mortuary to a 1300 committal service at Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 5 miles.
The American Legion Riders will be joining us on this mission to follow right behind the family cars. This will be a large procession and we will not have 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, November 29, 2018:
1115 - Stage at Clairmont Mortuary, 4266 Mt. Abernathy Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117
https://goo.gl/maps/rv1tbuDxsJM2 1130 - Mission Briefing
1200 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1215 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/t5iZZCgsD9k 1230 - (Est) Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1300 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy
SoCal 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.
