The family of CPO Gilbert Eugene Hanley Jr. has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to our country. It will be our privilege to do so.
CPO Hanley passed away at 86 years old of natural causes.
Gene (as he liked to be called) joined the Navy in September 1954 and was honorably discharged in September 1974. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer, E-7. Gene served two tours in Japan, one tour in Hawaii where he was one of few enlisted men to fly with the Airborne Command Post, and he spent the last four years of his career in the Underground with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His specialty was the Intelligence Field. Gene’s last tour was at SAC Headquarters at Offutt AFB in Bellevue, NE. That is when he was the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Underground at Offutt.
After retiring from the military, Gene went to work for Beneficial Finance and retired from there after 21 years of employment.
Gene was an avid golfer and was on the board of SCGA Men’s Club and Senior Men’s at Willowbrook Golf Course. He also enjoyed bowling and bike riding.
Gene is survived by his wife Trudy, sons David and Daniel (Kim), daughters Debbie (Terry), Rachelle (Dominick) and Renee. He has 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates 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 service location to his final resting place, 19 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the cemetery.
TIME TABLE for Thursday, 21 JULY 2022:0730 - Stage at Willowbrook Golf Course, 11905 Riverside Dr., Lakeside, Ca. 92040
https://goo.gl/maps/sPUCWRYxDhoDgXcB9 (parking lot)
0745 - Mission briefing
0800 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, Ca. 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/6ZX18viwY9dSx6YbA (19 miles)
0900 - Arrive at Miramar
0930 - Flag Line for military honors at Miramar National Cemetery
R/C Ken Brassell "Santa Ken"
SoCal PGR Ride Captainkenbrassell@gmail.com
619-333-9685
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 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.
