The family of Jason Harmon, USN (Retired), has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one at his services. We are honored to accept this invitation. We will accompany our Hero and his family from the American Legion in Ridgecrest, Ca. to the All Faith Chapel on Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Ca. Upon completion of the service, will accompany back to the American Legion.
AMC Jason O’dell Harmon, 38, of Ridgecrest, CA passed away Monday, February 22, 2016. He was born in Warsaw, New York and raised in Joplin, Missouri.
Jason served his country proudly in the US Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He went to boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois. Subsequent duty stations were Strike Fighter Squadron 94 and Strike Fighter Squadron 125 at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Ca., and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 9 at Naval Air Warfare Station China Lake, Ca. He participated in numerous Western Pacific deployments and campaigns to include Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He received the following awards and decorations to include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Navy good Conduct Medal (4times), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three times).
Upon retirement, Jason chose to give back to Veterans by working in the Veterans support and services field. It was very personally fulfilling for him to help his fellow Veterans. Jason was a loving husband and father to his children, Jason Harmon, Jr. and Delilah Harmon. He was also a great son, brother and friend. Jason was an avid Oakland Raiders fan, and spent many of his Sundays enjoying the game with his family and friends.
Jason was also an avid car guy, mostly 60’s-80’s muscle cars. He enjoyed being outdoors, shooting guns, 4-wheeling, riding motorcycles and ATV’s.
He is survived by his wife Cinnamon Harmon, their son Jason Harmon, Jr., their daughter Delilah Harmon; his loving parents Elmer & Betty Alvarez, Samuel & Patricia Solorzano, and Wendell Harmon Sr.; his siblings Wendell Harmon, Jr., Frankie Alvarez, Brandy Ortiz and Patrice May Hernandez; his six nieces and four nephews; and the many other loved friends and family that will help carry his memory on.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from The American Legion Post, Ridgecrest, Ca to the All Faith Chapel at NAWS China Lake, Ca., and back to the Legion on completion of the service. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the church we will meet you there.
Time Table for Saturday, 5 Mar 2016: 0930 - Stage @ American Legion Post 684, 641 W. Inyokern rd. Ridgecrest, ca.
https://goo.gl/maps/fDW23is1Set 1000 - Mission Briefing
1015 - Depart for All Faith Chapel on NAWS China Lake, ca.
1030 - Arrival & Flag line for Hero to Chapel
1100 - Service
1145 - Flag line for Hero to awaiting vehicle
1215 - Arrival back to American Legion for celebration of life
R/C Greg “Drifty” Vincent
SOCAL PGR Ride Captain Sliick333@msn.com
1-760-371-5467
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 post your condolences for the family at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?414782
