The family of
CAPT Claude Alexander Rowe Jr., 97, 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.
Claude Rowe Jr. had his mind set to be a pilot at a very early age. After graduating high school in Detroit, he went to Canada and earned his wings with the Royal Canadian Air Force. When a friend told him about the
Tuskegee Program for African-American military pilots (fighter and bomber), he returned to the US, joined the U.S. Army and realized his dream by flying with the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Claude met his wife Winfried in England in 1949 while he was stationed there; together they had 8 children & 18 grandchildren.
With the creation of the US Air Force in 1947, Claude made the transition to the newly created branch. After 20 years service to his country including service in two wars (WWII & Korea), Claude retired at the rank of Captain.
The family has requested an accompaniment from the chapel service in Chula Vista to a committal service at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 20 miles. There will be motor escorts.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, 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 Friday, October 5, 2018:1130 - Stage at Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista (Humphrey), 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
https://goo.gl/maps/nVoPB1MXSfy 1150 - Mission Briefing
1215 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1230 - KSU for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/QpLsy5BGBUB2 1300 - (Est) Arrival at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
1330 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Ken "Santa Ken" BrassellSo Cal PGR Ride Captain
kenbrassell@gmail.com
619-333-9685 cell
CAPT Claude A Rowe Jr. 7/7/1921 – 9/20/2018You 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.
