The family of ABCM Stanley Bollinger, age 47, and the US Navy have invited the PGR to accompany their Hero as he is moved from the funeral home to the cemetery for his final honors. We are grateful to do so.
Stanley "Stan" Bollinger enlisted in the US Navy on July 18, 1994 and served nearly 30 yrs rising to the rank of Master Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate. Sadly he lost a battle to cancer and passed away on February 17, 2023 while still serving on Active Duty. He was stationed in San Diego and was well loved and respected by all those that served with him, both above and below him in rank.
One of his shipmates said "He was truly an amazing man! Remember working for him, always a fast and witty thinker." Another says "Such a blessing to have known and spent time with such a great guy...wonderful husband, father, friend and leader."
When he was off duty Stan enjoyed boogie boarding, fishing, music, and most importantly family.
ABCM Bollinger is survived by his wife, children, siblings, and many other family members, friends and shipmates. He will always be remembered and dearly missed.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the chapel service to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Tuesday, 07 MAR 23:0915 - Stage at El Cajon Mortuary, 684 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
https://goo.gl/maps/3SUbyaQ2UUVobexo70930 - Mission briefing
0945 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
1000 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/tms5Y2Vf9kdaUJi67 (approx 20 miles)
1045 - Approx. arrival at MNC
1115 - Flag Line, Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Paul McCarthy
“RoundTrip”
SoCal PGR Ride Captainpmccarth1@gmail.com
619 838-9123
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 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 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.
