The family of
Sgt Gary G. Wilson 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.
Gary Wilson, 33, of Fairfield, Connecticut, enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 2010. In 2016 he was assigned to the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Prior to being assigned to the recruit depot, Sgt Wilson served in the 1st Maintenance Battalion, Camp Pendleton and in the Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and Group 17, Okinawa, Japan.
This hero made headlines just 2 months ago when, on September 18, he was riding his motorcycle home from work and came upon a crash on the freeway. Seeing one of the cars on fire and ignoring the great risk to himself, Sgt Wilson broke a window and pulled an injured crash victim out of her vehicle. After the first rescue, he went to a second car and pried open the female driver's door and pulled her to safety. Sadly, just 60 days after this heroic incident he lost his life in a motorcycle crash on the same freeway.
Sgt Wilson’s personal awards include 2 Good Conduct Medals, 3 Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
SoCal PGR has been asked to accompany Sgt Wilson from Legacy Funeral Care in La Mesa to the airport for his final journey to his home state of Connecticut. The PGR in Connecticut has been notified and are planning a mission there.
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 this hero from the mortuary to the airport. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Wednesday, November 28, 2018:0800 – Stage at Legacy Funeral and Cremation Care, 7043 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/gsAvaAPwAym0825 – Mission Briefing
0845 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
0900 – KSU to Delta Cargo Terminal, San Diego Airport
0930 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer into Terminal
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
Sgt Gary G Wilson 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.
