The United States Navy and the family of Machinist’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Derek-Austin Thorpe Sr. have invited the Patriot Guard to be there as they bid their final good-bye to their hero. We are honored to be able to participate.
MMC Thorpe was preparing for his retirement from the Navy after a twenty-three-year career, when he unexpectedly passed away at age 51.
A huge Dallas Cowboys fan, Derek is survived by his wife Mercedes and 6-year-old son, Derek, Jr. Additionally, he leaves behind parents, siblings and several nieces and nephews.
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 Chapel to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
Timetable for Tuesday, 25 April 2023:1230 – Stage at Murphy Canyon Chapel, 3200 Santo Rd, San Diego, CA 92124 -
https://goo.gl/maps/EJKYk6m7qUJ5HYU27 Please arrive quietly as services will be underway.1300 – Mission Briefing
1330 – Standby for Flag line as our hero is moved from the Chapel to the Coach.
1400 – est. KSU for Miramar National Cemetery - 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
https://goo.gl/maps/Y4HAs1C7Gixd388EA1430 – est. Flag line as our hero is transferred from the coach to the commitment area for Military Honors.
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.comWe 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.
