The family of Manuel Souza, 99, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Manny served his country in the US Navy during WWII, from the Gilbert Islands, to the Marshall Islands, to Subic Bay, Philippines. He was a “plank owner” on the USS Elder from 1941-1945 spent time in Funafuti, Tarawa (Gilbert Islands) awarded a battle star for participation in the Gilbert Islands operation, and in the Enewetak (Marshall Islands). He finished his service in Subic Bay, PI and was separated from the Navy in San Francisco.
In civilian life Manny was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America for over 55 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling Route 66.
Manny is survived by his 2 daughters, 4 granddaughters and 6 great grandchildren.
The family has requested an accompaniment from their home in La Mesa to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, a distance of approximately
25 miles.
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 from the family’s home 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 Thursday, January 28, 2016: 0900 - Stage at 7-11 10049 Campo Rd. Spring Valley, CA 91977
https://goo.gl/maps/L6XE1sSvcmD20915 - Mission Briefing
0930 - KSU to family home
0950 - Flag line dignified transfer to family car
1000 - KSU to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/6vuh4hoZ6iN21030 - Approx. Arrival at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
1100 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Bill LamoureeSoCal PGR Ride Captain
Billlamoureepgr@gmail.com
619-244-8543
Manuel SouzaYou 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?413373
