The family of Justin L. Watson, age 37, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor him at his final resting place when he receives his Military Honors. We are privileged to do so.
Justin Watson enlisted in the US Marine Corps on Nov 4, 2002 right out of High School. During his time in the Corps he served in both Iraq and Afghanistan on combat deployments. He received many, many awards and medals for his service among them, Navy & Marine Corps Meritorious Unit award, Certificate of Commendation (individual), Navy Unit Commendation, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and was honorably discharged on July 26, 2011 at the rank of Sergeant.
After his military service, Justin spent last ten plus years working in Iraq as a protective security specialist for the State Department. Justin was a sports advocate in his free time and had a call sign of “Raider,” his favorite football team.
He left behind his Fiancée(Carla Johnson) and 1year old daughter(Jamie Watson), and many other family members and friends that will dearly miss him. He will not be forgotten.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID RESTRICTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDEDTime Table for Thursday, 07 OCT 21:1315 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Stage just East of the first circle on Normandy)
https://goo.gl/maps/mKCoh8uG15g91AKn71330 - THERE WILL BE NO MISSION BRIEF - The R/C will be at another mission on the grounds of RC and will bring the members over for this one ASAP. Please be ready to move.
1345 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
RC: Stephen “Opie” Zeeb
MSgt, USAF (Ret)
SoCalPGR Ride Captain951-587-7560
xyzeeb@gmail.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.
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.
