The family of
Donald Thorpe, US Army (Ret), has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor him for his service to our country. It would be our honor to do so.
Donald enlisted in the US Army on May 21, 1968 and served until he was medically retired April 18, 1978. His final release from service was in August, 1983. SP5 Thorpe obtained many Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) during his over 9 years of active service. He initially was a 36C, Wire Systems Installer. After his first reenlistment he trained as a HERCULES Missile Crewman, 16B. Toward the end of his time in the Army he trained as a Petroleum Lab Specialist, receiving the 92C Specialty. Upon completion of his service, he was honorably discharged as a SP5. Following his military service, Donald worked as a Commercial Inspector for the California Highway Patrol, retiring in 2010.
His awards included the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal (3), Armed Forces Reserve Medal and Marksman (Rifle).
Donald is survived by his wife Patricia and son Michael. He also leaves behind 2 grandchildren.
We will accompany this hero from the family’s location to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 1 mile.
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 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.
Note: The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.Time Table for Friday, July 6, 2018:1045 – Stage at 8810 Nobel Athletic Fields, Judicial Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/N7tFzAT2tY521100 – Mission Briefing
1110 – KSU to family location
1120 – Approximate arrival at the family’s location
1130 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to the transport vehicle
1145 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
http://goo.gl/maps/rAfUs1200 – Approximate arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1230 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Cal BraleySo Cal PGR - Ride Captain
braley56@gmail.com
619-805-6541
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.
