The family of Richard Max Masso 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.
Max was born Dec. 4th. 1927. He passed away at 92 years of age.
Max joined the Army 10/23/1950 and was discharged as a private first class on 10/21/1952. Korean war service rendered in Germany. He had no personal awards.
After the military Richard went to work for General Dynamics in San Diego for 15 years.
Max was a career electrician & co-owner of Action Crane Engineering. His major hobby was photography.
Max is survived by his wife Helen Masso and his son Rear Admiral Edward Masso USN Ret.
The family is asking the Patriot Guard to escort Helen & her family from her family home to Ft Rosecrans.
Max was a member of the Elks lodge for many years & a friend of Santa Ken.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the family home to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDEDTime Table for Tuesday, Jan. 4th. 2022:8:00 - Stage at Speedway gas station, 7908 Winter Gardens Blvd., El Cajon, Ca. 92021 -
https://goo.gl/maps/SPj7PrEtDTJxgbqZA8:20 - Mission briefing
8:40 - KSU to the family home for Flag Line and dignified transfer to the family vehicle.
9:00 - KSU to Fort Rosecrans
10:00 - Approx. time of arrival Fort Rosecrans 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 -
https://goo.gl/maps/9y2TRz8rBeU7XWtE910:30 - Flag Line and Full military honors
R/C Ken BrassellSoCal PGR Ride Captain
kenbrassell@gmail.com619-333-9685
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.
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.
