The family of MGySgt Johnnie Johnson Jr. 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.
Johnnie Johnson served proudly in the US Marine Corps from 1952 to 1983 achieving the rank of MGySgt E9 and retired proudly. He served in the Korean War and Vietnam War. Johnnie was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal W/1*, republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit commendation, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal;. Meritorious Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal W/9*, Navy Commendation Medal W/V
After military retirement, Johnnie Johnson Jr. worked as a Sous Chef for 13 years at the Catamaran & Bahia Resorts. His Hobbies were lifting weights, running at Mission Bay, World History, Western Movies. He enjoyed family time with his grandchildren.
His lovely wife Edna E. Johnson, married 60+ years, preceded Johnnie. Surviving Siblings - Annie Mae Manuel, Johnnie Mae Mumford, Thersea Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Gilbert Johnson, Surviving Children - Johnnie Johnson III, Anthony Johnson, and 6 grand & 3 great grandchildren
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 church 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.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
Time Table for Friday, 18 March 2022:1030 - Stage at King's Craft Coffee Co., 14530 Espola Rd., Poway, CA 92064
https://goo.gl/maps/vYg17mWuxM8ahxGq61045 - Mission Briefing
1100 - KSU to family home
1115 - Flag Line for honorable transfer of Hero from home to vehicle
1130 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/EtXYQi32JB442xf991200 - ETA at Miramar Cemetery
1230 - Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain619-971-2236
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.
