The United States Army and the family of Elmer "Elmo" E. Anderson, Jr., have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to be with them as their Hero is laid to rest. It is our honor to do so.
Elmo served with the United States Army, 5th Ranger Training Battalion at his untimely passing. He was 22.
From the Hero’s obituary:
When all my days are numbered,
And I'm gone and out of sight,
My body like an unused costume,
No longer holding in my light,
Don't look down in sorrow,
Look to the sky above,
And remember all my good bits,
The good times and the love,
Lay me down among the bluebells,
Let the sun rays warm my chest,
But remember me with laughter,
All the things you liked the best,
My life, it weaved a story,
Laced with wisdom, love and heart,
Now the story's yours for telling,
So please keep alive my part,
Remember me with feeling,
Tell tales of all my lore,
Be grateful for my company,
And I'll live forever more.
- Poet Unknown A beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend.
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 funeral home a very short distance to the cemetery. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 30 JUNE 20230900 - Stage at Cypress View Mausoleum, Mortuary, and Crematory, 3953 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/MkrrQF5dhuhykpDT60915 - Mission briefing.
0930 - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to the coach.
0945 - KSU to Mt. Hope Cemetery, 3751 Market St., San Diego, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/uGH6c4prc56gKbww61000-1045 - Graveside service with flag line and military honors.
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain
619-971-2236llizarraga@yahoo.com
You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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 that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and 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. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
