The family of Larry Gene Hood has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join them as they bid a final farewell to their hero. We are honored and privileged to fulfill their request.
Larry was born on 09/01/1947 and sadly succumbed to Covid on 10/06/2021. He served in the USMC from 1967 to 1969 and exited at the rank of Lance Corporal. He served in Vietnam from 1968-69 when he was injured and was returned to Camp Pendleton Hospital to recover.
After his military service, he worked as a meat cutter for 8 years. Larry loved dogs and worked raising show dogs such as Dobermans, St. Bernard's, and Bull Mastiffs. Because he suffered from PTSD, working with the show dogs and his love for dogs was very therapeutic for him. Larry eventually became homeless, wondering between states for approximately 44 years until his passing.
Lee is survived by his wife, Donna, three children, and seven siblings, four living and three deceased. Larry is the only sibling who will be present today.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only mission at Miramar National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions and have a face covering should the need arise.TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 17 DECEMBER0900 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/3WDvApzEyseBqh8E70930 – Mission Briefing
1000 – Flag Line for full military honors.
Scott "Tripps" Turski
SoCal Ride Captain
stgc61@hotmail.com619-405-8618
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
