The family of US Navy Chief John J Triarchis Jr. 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.
Chief Triarchis was a Sonar Technician (Surface) Chief Petty Officer (STGC). He served from 1970 to 1992, and retired after 22 years service. He served aboard the USS Orleck (DD-886), a Gearing-class destroyer and the USS Somers, a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam War. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Sea Service Ribbon and 5 Good Conduct Awards.
The family has asked for a short accompaniment to a 0930 service at Miramar National Cemetery.
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 Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016: 0800 - Stage at Nobel Athletic Fields and Recreational Park - 8810 Judicial Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/whBKi6Ywri12 (first right turn to parking lot on the right)
0815 - Mission Briefing
0830 - Meet with the Family
0850 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/bfPQbozTYKS20900 - Approximate Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
0930 - Flag Line and Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Bill LamoureeSoCal PGR Ride Captain
619-244-8543
billlamoureepgr@gmail.com
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?421724
