URGENT! EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE!
The family of
Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Richard Clement 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.
Jonathan “Jon” Clement, 31, enlisted in the US Navy in June of 2007 and began his 11-year military career with basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes, IL. Following basic training Jon arrived in San Diego to begin the journey that led him to requesting aircrew training in Pensacola, FL. He excelled in the program as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Aircrewman. Following the training in Pensacola, Jon was transferred to San Diego where he served with the “Merlins”, HELSEACOMBATRON THREE (HSC-3). He completed Fleet transition training and was officially designated a deployable Naval Aircrewman/Rescue Swimmer in 2009.
Jon served two 9-month deployments aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. On the second deployment in 2012, just by sheer coincidence, Jon found himself serving with his younger brother Matthew whose squadron, the “Vigilantes” of VFA-151 was also assigned to the Lincoln. Jon was most recently assigned to the "Firehawks" of North Island-based Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85.
Jon’s personal Awards and commendations include five (5) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, three (3) Good Conduct Medals and a Flag Letter of Commendation. Additionally, he received various unit awards to include a Meritorious Unit Citation and the Humanitarian Service Medal for relief operations in the Philippine Islands following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan.
Sadly, this hero who had given 11 years of his life to serving his country, passed from injuries he received during training at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego. He is survived by his parents, his brother and a large extended family.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying this hero from the mortuary to the airport as he begins his final journey home. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Wednesday, August 15, 2018:0530 – Stage at Legacy Funeral and Cremation Care, 7043 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/yM5DBzgzEpJ20600 – Mission Briefing
0615 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
0630 – (Est) KSU for Delta Cargo Terminal, San Diego Airport
R/C Cal BraleySo Cal PGR - Ride Captain
braley56@gmail.com
619-805-6541
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.
