The family of
1stSgt James Michael Loiselle 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.
1stSgt Loiselle proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years, time that included duty in Operation Desert Storm. He retired at the rank of First Sergeant (E-8). For his service, 1stSgt Loiselle earned the Overseas Service Ribbon, 3 Meritorious Masts, 5 Good Conduct Medals, Letter of Appreciation, 2 Navy Unit Commendations, 2 Navy Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, and a Meritorious Unit Commendation.
Jim loved to ride his motorcycle, and he also loved fishing, hunting, and shooting. He was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, American Legion Riders Post 146 Oceanside, and the Veterans Association of North County.
This is a Combat Related Mission, as Jim passed after a long battle with a Combat Related illness. Therefore, there will be dog tags for this mission.
Jim is survived by his wife Selina, sons Michael and Kyle, daughter Alisa Vitt, his mother Donna Pickard, his father Steve, and five brothers.
The family has requested an accompaniment from the family home in Murrieta to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 60 miles. Due to this distance, please ensure you arrive with a full gas tank, and are appropriately prepared for an approximately 90 minute ride. Also, be prepared for hot weather.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Wednesday, 19 July 2017:0700 – Stage at Gateway Church of the Nazarene, 23560 Jefferson Ave. Murietta, CA 92562.
https://goo.gl/maps/pxRQEHuC7ux (we will stage near the parking lot entrance on Jefferson Ave)
0715 – Mission Briefing
0730 – KSU to family home
0740 – Dignified flag line as the hero is transferred to the family vehicle.
0745 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/gzo4HXUy2QC20930 Est – Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1000 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
Jeff "TriGeezer" WernerSo Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
1stSgt James Michael Loiselle 7/31/1960 – 7/1/2017You 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.
