The family of Marcell Eric-Devon Butler 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.
Marcell proudly served in the US Navy 2012 to 2016 achieving the rank of OSSN. Marcell never saw combat face to face. He Precom the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) as Deck seaman and worked his up Operations Department. He was transferred to USS Boxer where he served till his honorable discharge. He was awarded: National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy “E” Ribbon (2) and Marksman 9mm Pistol.
After being discharged Marcell worked construction and warehouse jobs. Like any young adult he liked Video Games. He was single with no kids.
Marcell is survived by his father Roosevelt Butler. who is retired from the US Navy, he has an older brother in the Navy, Chief Patrick Moore, and a young brother Lamarcus Butler.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the cemetery.
Time Table for Thursday 08 December 2022:1130 – Stage at California Cremation & Burial, 2200 Highland Ave., National City, CA 91950
https://goo.gl/maps/HJSyfiZMRxL3QhFd91150 – Mission Briefing
1215 – Flag Line for honorable transfer to coach
1230 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (17.5 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/EtXYQi32JB442xf991345 – Approx arrival time at Miramar
1415 – Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed 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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
