We have been requested to support and honor LCDR Donald Emil Herrmann USN (Ret). The Patriot Guard Riders will be honored to do so.
The wife of LCDR Donald Emil Herrmann USN (Ret) has asked the PGR to stand a flag line to honor her husband at the interment in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.
He served his country from 1934 to 1959 from the landing ships at Normandy in WWII to the transportation of refugees from Vietnam.
Another member of the greatest generation is laid to rest. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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.
NOTE: The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Tuesday, 23 August 2016:1100 – Stage at the Main Entrance to Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/VHuzb1zcLFD2 1115 – Mission Briefing
1130 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Bill Foerschler “Smokestack”SoCal PGR Ride Captain
bfoerschle@aol.com
(619) 733-0745
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.
Please post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?421504
