The family of
David Donald Hawkins, US Navy and Vietnam War veteran, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor him for his service to our country. It would be our honor to do so.
David Hawkins, 78, entered the Navy in 1959 as an Electronics Technician and served for 18 years until his honorable discharge on June 27, 1975. While serving in Vietnam, David was deployed on river patrol boats. During one patrol his leg was badly injured during a battle for which he received the Purple Heart. His awards included the Navy Good Conduct Medal (3 awards), National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
At the time of his honorable discharge David had attained the rank of Electronics Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8).
He is survived by his wife, Susan.
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 doing a flag line for our hero at the Miramar National Cemetery for his funeral service and military honors. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Monday, October 29, 2018:
1000 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA.
http://goo.gl/maps/rAfUs1015 – Mission Briefing
1030 – Approximate Flag Line for the hero’s arrival
1045 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Final Honor Horse & Carriage
1100 – Flag Line and Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Cal Braley
So 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.
