The family of
Electronics Mate Chief Petty Officer Richard M Honeycutt 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 Honeycutt proudly served his country for 20 years in the US Navy. He is one of the few remaining heroes of the “great generation” that served to protect our nation and its allies from Nazi, Imperialistic, and Communist aggression.
Chief Honeycutt served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. For his service, he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Bronze Star, 2 National Defense Service Medals, and 5 Good Conduct Medals.
After Chief Honeycutt’s retirement from the United States Navy, he worked for the California Department of Transportation for 20 years, where he was involved in highway maintenance. Richard was a collector of “everything”. Likely as a result of living through the Great Depression, he believed in preserving all items that may someday have a useful purpose. He also loved tinkering with electronics and saved all electronic items that he could someday repair.
Richard is survived by his wife Betty of 70 years, his 6 children Richard Jr., Johnny, Peggy Tollesson, Judy Buganan, Tammy Clack, and Theresa Carel. Richard is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
The family has requested an accompaniment from Legacy Funeral Home, La Mesa to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 17 miles. It will be our honor to do so.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, 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 Friday, 02 February 2018:0930 – PGR Stage at Legacy Funeral Care, 7043 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/kh4irsesCsJ2 0945 – PGR Mission Briefing
1010 – Flag Line For Dignified Transfer to Coach
1015 – KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/XPRAnfoYLTP2 1045 – (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1115 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
Jeff "TriGeezer" WernerSo Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
EMC Richard M Honeycutt (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.
