The family of PO1 Gordon R. Coggins has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the services of their loved one and honor this American Hero. We are honored to do so.
Gordon Coggins proudly served in the US Navy 1959 – 1982. He was deployed to Vietnam and received a Presidential Citation for his actions there. Upon retirement from the Navy, Gordon worked as a Sheet Metal Worker at Test Sight Nevada, Area 51. He loved nature, birds & animals. Gordon had a great sense of humor and was loved by everyone.
Family survivors are Wife, MaryElizabeth Coggins, Daughter, Cheryl Roebuck, step children, Darrell Long, Fred Long, Dean Long, Laurea Doulougeris, and 3 grandsons.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Friday 15 NOV 13: 1100 – Stage at Starbucks, 7788 Regents Road, San Diego, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/cw7ma 1115 – Mission Briefing
1125 – KSU depart to family residence and Flag Line
1140 – KSU to accompany family to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/670So 1200 – Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery for Service, Flag Line and Military honors.
RC Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yaho.com
RC Sandy HartSoCalPGR Ride Captain
sondo@cox.net
619-247-4000
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.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?385903
