The family of
Melvin Charles Marshall 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.
Mel Marshall, 98, served in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He trained as a Weather Observer at Keesler Field, Mississippi. From there he was deployed to various locations throughout the European theater while assigned to the 21st Weather Squadron. During his deployment, he supported “Operation Gomorrah, Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge.
After Germany's surrender, Mel returned to Mitchel Field, New York, where he separated from the Air Corps on September 26, 1945. Mel was decorated with the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
In his post war life, Mel attended Syracuse University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Engineering. He would eventually move to San Diego where he was employed with Rohr Industries for 32 years. Besides his professional achievements, he loved freshwater fishing, playing bridge, and family camping. As a pastime, he closely followed Syracuse’s football and his beloved San Diego Chargers.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will accompany this hero to his final resting place, Miramar National Cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Thursday, June 21 2018:0915 – Stage at Aliso Creek Rest Area on I-5 South.
https://goo.gl/maps/Xat7WsXyMWw (take I-5 north to Las Pulgas Rd exit, enter then head south on I-5 south to rest area.) 0940 – Mission Briefing
1000 – Flag Line for Hero’s Arrival and Meetup with PGR
1015 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/Ux48MbL2jaF2 1100 – (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1130 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
Melvin Charles Marshall 11/27/1919 - 6/3/2018You 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.
