The family of CWO4 James D. Hollis USN(Ret) 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.
James Dosier Hollis, 98, served his country for 30 years (2 months and 15 days) in the U.S. Navy, a time that included duty in World War 2 and Korea. James received the Good Conduct Medal with two stars, American Campaign Medal, European, African, Middle East Campaign Medal, and WW2 Medal. He retired 01 April 1976
James Hollis was strong and healthy until just before his passing. James passed last year during COVID and now his family is finally able to put him to rest.
At age 92 he asked his daughter to hike Stonewall with him. Stonewall is a 2.2-mile hike up a steep switchback. It took 3 hours but he did it! He taught his children to be strong and independent.
James leaves behind two daughters and his wife. He had a son that passed in 2014.
The family has requested an accompaniment from the assisted living facility where his wife now resides to Miramar National Cemetery, a procession of approximately 24 miles.
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 from the Assisted Living Facility to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Wednesday 07 July 20210715 – Stage at Rite Aide parking lot, 2516 Jamacha Blvd. El Cajon
https://goo.gl/maps/R5U7WWas8jf8E4yN70730 - Mission Briefing
0745 – KSU to La Vida Real to meet family
0750 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/t5iZZCgsD9k 0830 - (Est) Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
0900 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Stacey “Lil Bit” McCarthy
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
smoerschell@yahoo.com
619-277-5176
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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service.
Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
