The family of AZ1 Roy Albert Benson 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.
Roy served in the US Navy a total of 22 years. At the time of his discharge he had attained the rank of AZ1 (Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Petty Officer 1st Class).
Roy proudly served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded 4 Navy Good Conduct Medals, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He served aboard the USS Shadwell, USS Bon Homme Richard, USS Constellation, and at NAS North Island, CA, NAS Norfolk, VA, and NAS Kingsville, TX.
Roy is survived by his daughter, a sister and 2 grandchildren.
The family has requested a flag line only at the cemetery where Roy will join his wife who passed in 2009. They will now both rest in eternal loving peace.
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.
Time Table for Thursday, 14 July 2016: 1145 – Stage at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/eMst9JwtC3J21210 – Mission Briefing
1230 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Ride Captain
llizarraga@yahoo.com
619-971-2236
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?420023
