The family of
Lieutenant Commander David Leslie 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.
David Alexander Leslie Jr., 96, was born August 6, 1921, in Williamstown, MO. He joined the US Navy in 1943 at the height of WWII. A Navy pilot, LCDR Leslie flew Consolidated Aircraft’s PBY Catalina, an amphibious aircraft also known as the flying boat. For his service, LCDR Leslie was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
LCDR Leslie retired from the Navy in 1964. He would then continue serving his country and his fellow veteran by working for the San Diego County Office of Veterans Affairs where he became the director.
LCDR Leslie passed on August 17, 2017, just days after his 96th birthday. He is survived by all four of his children, 8 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
This hero’s family includes two PGR members, the LCDR’s son-in-law Herb “Flagman” Exarhos and Herb’s daughter Melissa. The family has requested a short accompaniment from the staging area to Miramar National Cemetery where the LCDR will receive his Final Honors.
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 family from the staging area 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 Monday, September 18, 2017:1000 – Stage at North University Community Branch Library, 8810 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/EipwikMZCwD21030 – Mission Briefing
1045 – KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/mYJRqNW16bD21055 – Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1130 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Mike "Dr Fix It"SoCalPGR Ride Captain
drfixit@vcweb.org
760-715-5554
LCDR David A Leslie Jr. 8/6/1921 – 8/17/2017You 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.
