The family of CM1 Michael Grennell, age 36, and the US Navy have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero from the mortuary to the airport as he is returned home to his family. We will be honored to do so.
CM1 Michael Grennell had served in the US Navy for many years with the Seabees and was most recently stationed at Coronado in San Diego. CM1 Grennell was a Construction Mechanic, he helped to keep everything operating the way it should. He was very proud of his job and very good at it.
Michael will be accompanied by his fellow sailors as he travels home to his family in West Virginia. He leaves many family members, many friends and his fellow sailors who will all miss him dearly and never forget him.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. All PGR members are welcome. We will be accompanying the Hero from the mortuary to the airport, approx 11.5 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Thursday, 01 JULY 2021:0945 - Stage at Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care, 7043 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/HEp2P5YVjHTuEoqe91000 - Mission briefing
1015 - Prepare for Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
1030 - KSU to American Airlines Cargo, 2357 Air Lane, San Diego, CA 92101 (approx 11.5 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/8ygGtaCFaEnZu6k381115 - Est arrival at AA Cargo
1120 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to facility
R/C Paul “RoundTrip” McCarthy
SoCal PGR Ride Captainpmccarth1@gmail.com
619 838-9123
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes
before leaving.
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.
