The family of David Odum has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
David was born on 16 May 1939 and entered Eternal Rest on 02 December 2021.
David proudly served in the U.S. Navy for twenty-nine years. His awards/citations included the Navy Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross) Navy Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (Second) Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Sixth Good Conduct Award. Before his retirement, David was an Electrician’s Mate Special Instructor. At Naval Station, San Diego, David retired as an Electrician’s Mate Chief (E-7).
David’s hobbies included working on cars, making life size model ships and playing dominoes.
David is survived by his loving wife Margaret, sister Bettye and daughters, Cynthia, Gwen, and Sharon. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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 Mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would instead go directly to the Cemetery.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Wednesday 22 December 2021
1045 – Stage at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, 5050 Federal Blvd, San Diego
https://goo.gl/maps/ZThn5shXx1eAPpGX91115 – Mission briefing
1130 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1145 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Noble Dr., San Diego
https://goo.gl/maps/7oQ3TqthpCT679KL71230 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors.
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCalPGR Regional Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@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 participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed 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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
