LTC Carl A Vindiola, 72, USANG (Ret), Vietnam, El Cajon/San Diego - 13 July 2016

[Ryan Wynn]

The family of Lieutenant Colonel Carl Vindiola (Ret) 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.
 
Carl served 33 years in the US Army National Guard.  He was deployed to Vietnam 1969-1971.  He was awarded the Purple Heart for combat injuries he sustained during deployment.
 
While serving in the National Guard, Carl also had a 37-year career with AT&T.  He was a Communication Technician maintaining the ESS (Electronic Switching System) offices in the Imperial Valley.  He also served 6 years on the Calexico School Board.  Carl was very involved and provided leadership and support to the following veterans groups:  AMVETS, Heber Veteran Group, VFW, and the American Legion.  He was also Master of Ceremonies for Veterans Day and Memorial Day events.
 
Carl is survived by his wife and 5 children.
 
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 to his final resting place. 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 Wednesday, 13 July 2016:
 
1130 – Stage at Mobil Station, 1761 Greenfield Dr. El Cajon, CA 92021 https://goo.gl/maps/2D9d3zAakZK2
1150 – Mission Briefing
1210 – KSU to meet with Family
1215 – Flag line for Dignified Transfer to Vehicle
1230 – KSU for Accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 https://goo.gl/maps/vSU6XJubUw72
1300 – Est. Arrival at Miramar N.C.
1330 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
 
 
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
llizarraga@yahoo.com
619-971-2236



   LTC Carl A Vindiola (Ret)
 
 
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?419973