Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of CFC Daniel F. Harris, 40, and the US Navy, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor this Hero with an accompany from the mortuary to the cemetery for burial. We are honored to do so.
Chief Firecontrolman Daniel Harris, a resident of Newberry, South Carolina, who died aboard the USS Oklahoma during the December 7, 1941 attack of Pearl Harbor, has been identified over 80 years later and will now be returning home.
Fire Controlmen were highly skilled technicians responsible for the operation of various forms of range finding gear, as well as the solving of ballistics calculations to control the firing of the ship’s guns.
Harris served on the USS Oklahoma, a battle ship that was hit by several Japanese torpedoes during the attack on Pearl Harbor. With its port side torn open over much of its length, the ship rolled over and sank to the bottom of the harbor. Over 400 crewmembers, including Harris, died during the attack.
We are grateful that CFC Harris is now returning home and will be buried among his fellow Sailors here in So California, and we are grateful that the PGR was included as a part of this.
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 funeral home to the cemetery, approx 16 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the funeral home please feel free to do so.
Time Table for Wednesday, 07 DEC 22:1130 - Stage at Funerals Your Way, 7932 Convoy Ct., San Diego, CA 92111
https://goo.gl/maps/EBcp1jSjbFUrTfcQ91145 - Mission brief
1200 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from building to coach
1230 - Est KSU to Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/ZdGvLjkiwLu523EE91300 - Est arrival at Cemetery
1330 - Flag Line, Service & Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
So Cal PGR Ride Captain(619) 277-5176
smoerschell@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 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.
