The family of USN (Ret.) AE1 David B. Greaney, age 90, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
David Greaney served in the USN from 1948-1970. He served 22 years in the Navy as an aviation Electrician’s Mate which included three tours in Vietnam and Antarctica Deep Freeze Two! After the Navy, he settled in Poway, CA and he worked for the post office for a short time, then went to work for MCRD as an emergency maintenance supervisor.
His volunteer efforts are numerous including: Poway Sheriff's Department as a Citizens on Patrol; Forestry Service locking up the parks at night; Little League coach and manager; swim instructor in the Poway Backyard Swim Program; girls softball program; Boy Scouts of America; and, he volunteered at schools educating students about Memorial Day, service to country and sharing his experience in Antarctica. Dave worked tirelessly on behalf of veterans, serving in many capacities with the VFW, including Commander of Post 7420, and VFW District Chaplain. Starting in 1987, he volunteered at the VA Hospital, driving veterans to and from appointments. He worked on the Wheelchair Veterans Games Committee. David also taught "55 Alive" driving classes and coordinated 15 other instructors through the American Association of Retired Persons. Additionally, Dave belonged to the Patriot Guard Riders. Dave was a devoted Catholic and involved with many church activities. David's commitment to volunteering earned him Poway's Man of the Year in 1999.
He is survived by his wife, Rosella (Buff); children Virginia, David and Glenn (Amy); siblings, Margaret, Marie, John, and Bill; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
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 Tuesday, October 6th, 20201330 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/dGBgyHfsaSVLKDrP71345 – Mission Briefing
1400 – Flag Line for Hero’s transfer to horse drawn carriage
1430 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Paul McCarthy
“RoundTrip”
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainPmccarth1@gmail.com
619 838-9123
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.
