The family of Marine Veteran John Cuellar Medina 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.
Mr. Medina served his country from October 1968 through September 1974. He served in Vietnam, and upon his honorable discharge he had attained the rank of Sergeant.
After John’s honorable discharge from the Marines, he worked as a Car Transporter for Pacific Motor Trucking. John was proud of his service and loved the Marines. He loved his family, and especially loved spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed working on his property and running around it on his tractor.
John is survived by his wife Jetta, children Tina, Sophia, and John Richard, and his grandchildren Manuel, Mark, Ozzie, Nico, Monique, Stella, and John Luke.
The family has requested an accompaniment from the family home in Murrieta, CA, to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 60 miles. It will be our honor to do so. For those who would rather go directly to the Cemetery, we will meet you there.
Note: Enroute to Miramar National Cemetery, we will stop at the Park & Ride at the intersection of Hwy 76 & I-15 (
https://goo.gl/maps/oh5VssN4cZCBN4Ux6)
to pick up those willing to join the procession from there.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please adhere to the most recent Covid 19 restrictions in place in San Diego County.
Time Table for Friday 4 March 2022:
0930 – Stage at McDonalds, 39888 Los Alamos Rd., Murrieta, Ca 92562 (https://goo.gl/maps/CnSr18Eyj4Eth25y7)
0945 – PGR Briefing
1000 – KSU for Family Home
1010 – Dignified Flag Line, as hero is carried to family vehicle
1015 – KSU to Park & Ride at intersection of Hwy 76 & I-15, 4730 CA-76, Fallbrook, Ca 92028 (https://goo.gl/maps/oh5VssN4cZCBN4Ux6)
1045 – Est Arrival at Park & Ride, to meet up with those wanting to join the procession from there.
1100 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 (https://goo.gl/maps/NNKN8XJ1zWivUqnbA)
1200 – Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1230 – Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service.
Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
So. Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315 Pgrtrigeezer@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 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.
