The family of USMC Gunnery Sergeant Homer Robert Gray, Jr., 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.
GySgt Gray proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from November 1972 through November 2002. He served in Desert Storm, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Meritorious Mast Medal, and several Good Conduct Medals. His duties included Air Control/Anti Air & Amphibious Warfare, Air Control Electronics Operator, and Air Defense Control Operator. Upon his retirement he had attained the rank of USMC Gunnery Sergeant.
Following GySgt Gray’s retirement from the USMC, he worked at the US Postal Service, where he also worked until retirement. Homer was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed taking his boat out to sea. He also enjoyed woodworking, playing golf, and was a coach for the Special Olympics.
GySgt Gray, is survived by his wife Nelia, children Ryan and Starla, his brother Roscoe, and his sisters Diane, Jean, Jude, Peggy, and Rebecca. He also is survived by 2 grandsons, 2 great grandsons, and several nephews and nieces.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the family residence to his final resting place, approx 32 miles. 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: Covid 19 restrictions are in place in San Diego County. Masks or face coverings are required and 6ft. social distancing is to be observed at all times.SPECIAL NOTE: Those willing to ride, within a group, to the staging area, from the Veterans Without Family mission at Mt. Soledad, we will find a place to eat enroute to the staging location.
Time Table for Tuesday 09 MAR 2021:1115 - Stage at SE corner of Oceanside Square, 4750 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, Ca 92056
https://goo.gl/maps/k4f5VbNM8R8dMdzE71130 - Mission Briefing
1140 - KSU to family home.
1150 - Dignified flag line as Hero's urn is carried to family vehicle.
1200 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/HHQDcHhGbpFLmMHQA1300 - Est arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1330 - Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service.
R/C Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
So Cal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainCarlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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.
