The family of
Robert Wayne Stearns has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Robert Stearns, 68, was drafted into the US Army in 1969. He entered basic training at Fort Ord, CA and was soon sent to Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam, where he served with the 39th Engineer Battalion (CBT). Robert was wounded while clearing tunnels in the A Sầu Valley for which he received a
Purple Heart.
He eventually returned to duty and completed his tour in December of 1971.
Robert then entered training at the Leadership Academy at Fort Leonard Wood, MO where he became a Drill Instructor serving his final year at Fort Leonard Wood before his honorable discharge in 1972.
In civilian life Robert was an interstate trucker. He is survived by his son Rob Stearns.
The family has requested a
Flag Line Only as this hero receives his Final Honors.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below.
Time Table for Wednesday, 13 December 2017:0900 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/r5wHeBgHJ1Q2 0930 – Mission Briefing
1000 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain
llizarraga@yahoo.com
619-971-2236
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.
