!! STAND DOWN !! THIS MISSION WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - ILLNESS IN FAMILY !!The family of Daniel Francis Grady, 96, 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.
Daniel belonged to our Greatest Generation who served in the United States Navy during WWII from 07/08/1943 to 07/08/1947. He served on the USS New Jersey (BB62) as a Gunner’s Mate Second Class under Admiral Bill Halsey and Admiral Raymond Spruance. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Campaign Medal, and Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal w/9 stars.
After Daniel was honorably discharged from the Navy, he worked as an aeronautical engineer for General Dynamics, a real estate broker, and a court reporter. Daniel was an avid reader, collecting a library of over 1,400 books. He also played chess, teaching his grandson how to play, and enjoyed gardening. Daniel was very active in his church overseeing many devotional services.
Daniel leaves behind his wife Alice Marie Kinney-Grady; three children, Denise Grady, Debra Grady, and David Waller. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Holy Cross Cemetery where we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the chapel service to his final resting place. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 29 DECEMBER 20221115 - Stage at Holy Cross Cemetery, 4470 Hilltop Dr., San Diego, CA, Section Ascension Plot 172.
https://goo.gl/maps/dumCBmXgfAjEZ1Ls81130 - Mission briefing.
1145 - Flag line for family’s arrival.
1230 - Flag Line, funeral service with military honors.
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
(619)277-5176You 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.
