The wife of Petty Officer First Class Edwin Leon Adams, 78, 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.
PO1 Adams was a veteran of the Vietnam War with three deployments. He served honorably for 24 years until his retirement at the rank of E6.
PO1 Adams suffered from many complications related to his exposure to Agent Orange and, sadly, this eventually led to his passing.
For his service he received the following: Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action ribbon, Presidential Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Awards, Fifth Award for period ending Oct 16, 1978, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color) and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
In civilian life Edwin was a retired Commissary Worker at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA.
He is survived by his wife, 1 son, 2 sisters, 1 brother, 5 step sons, 2 granddaughters and 2 great-grand daughters.
This will be a Combat Related Mission and there will be tags.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 from the mortuary 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 Weds, Sept 21, 2016:1145 - Stage at Legacy Funeral and Cremation Care, 7043 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/qMsqkvuGeUm 1215 - Mission Briefing
1245 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1300 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/z2qbyA7mzRo 1330 - (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1400 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
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.
R/C Bill LamoureeSoCal Ride Captain
619-244-8543
billlmaoureepgr@gmail.com
PO1 Edwin L Adams (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 leave your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?422591
