The family of MM1 Stan Henry Meyers has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
Stan Meyers enlisted Jan 6, 1947 in the Minnesota National Guard. He left the guard July 1, 1948 and joined the US Navy. He had an honorable discharge August 25, 1957.
Upon leaving the Navy, he wanted to continue his life of service and joined the California Highway Patrol as a Motor Officer (Chips). He joined in 1961 as a Patrol Officer and retired in 1986 as a Lieutenant.
He received the Medal of Honor from the Governor for a rescue he made of a woman attempting suicide on the Bay Harbor Bridge. He is survived by his spouse Betty Meyers, children LeAndra Meyers and Melanie (Alex) Trevino, 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Upon retiring, he started his company focused on accident investigation utilizing all the skills and expertise gained by the Highway Patrol.
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 standing a Flag Line for Final Honors. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Thursday 17 October 2019:1000 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/PWvSL72eArG2 1015 – Mission Briefing
1030 – Flag Line for Hero’s Arrival
1100 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
smoerschell@yahoo.com
619-277-5176
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.
