The family of Force Master Chief (FORCM) Othan Nathaniel Mondy, Sr., USN (Ret.), has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard at the final services and burial of this veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Desert Shield. We are proud to be able to show our respects to this American Hero.
During his 32-year career, FORCM Mondy held one of 16 Force Master Chief positions in the US Navy, and was the first Black FORCM of the U.S Naval Pacific Fleet. Additionally, he circumnavigated the globe three times and served as the Command Master Chief of CVA-63, the USS Kittyhawk. He was also the first FORCM to visit the South Pole.
Not content in simply retiring, FORCM Mondy joined the Veterans Service Organization
National Association for Black Veterans, Inc., founded the Inland Empire chapter #72 and continued to work to enhance the opportunities for all Veterans. By his dedication to Veteran’s issues, and his leadership, he was eventually selected to be the President of the Minority Veterans Coalition of California Southern Region.
He became a big part of Veteran participation in the community by his involvement in the Christmas gift giveaway to elementary school children, the Veteran’s homebuilding project and Veteran’s Day Parade in Temecula among other initiatives.
His family, the Country, and the Veteran community have lost a great man and an inspiration to all who knew him.
FORCM Mondy is survived by his devoted wife, Elaine Friloux-Mondy; four daughters, Wanda Marie Gaddy, Monica Ann Mondy, Karen Cecilia Waters-Wicks (Harry), and Arielle Alaina Mondy; One sister, Rose Arceneaux; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
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 the hero and his family from the church services to Miramar National Cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you wish to go directly to the cemetery, please arrive at the entrance Not Later Than 1300hrs.
Time Table for Wednesday, 14 June 2017:1145 – Staging at Linda Vista Second Baptist Church, 4706 Korink Avenue, San Diego
https://goo.gl/maps/6fft3BXWFPx NOTE - Please arrive quietly as services will be underway.1200 – Mission Briefing
1230 – est. Flag Line for dignified transfer to the coach
1300 – est. KSU to Miramar National Cemetery -
https://goo.gl/maps/9PBKep5TfVR21330 – Flag Line, graveside services and Military Honors
R/C Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
So Cal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainCarlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
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.
