!! IMPORTANT NOTE !! AT THE REQUEST OF THE FAMILY PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THIS POST OR ANY INFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF ANY KIND !!The family of CDR Robert Ramirez III, age 47, and the US Navy, S.E.A.L Team One, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany this Hero from the funeral home to the cemetery for his final honors, we are privileged to do so.
CDR Robert Ramirez III enlisted in the US Navy in 1996 and was commissioned in 2004. He was a Navy SEAL, the "Best of the Best" and was Commander of SEAL Team One at the time of his unexpected passing. He had served 27 years in the Navy and was a highly decorated officer. He had received several awards, including five Bronze Star medals and three Combat Action Ribbons. He had also been awarded medals for campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Capt. David Abernathy, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group 1, paid tribute to Ramirez:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ramirez family. Bobby [Robert Ramirez] was an outstanding leader, devoted husband, and father, and a good friend to us all.” “This is a devastating loss to our community and all who knew him. We will remain in support of Bobby’s family, friends, and teammates during this extremely difficult time.”
CDR Ramirez is survived by his loving wife and 4 beautiful children and many other family members. And of course his Band of Brothers, his fellow SEALs. He will be deeply missed by all and never forgotten.
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 mortuary to the cemetery, approx 17 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Tuesday, 10 JAN 23:0845 - Stage at Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care, 7045 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/PwDbx9MeNMJxuc5K6 0915 - Mission briefing
0935 - Flag Line for honorable transfer of Hero from Mortuary to Hearse
0945 - KSU for accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (approx. 17 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/EtXYQi32JB442xf99 1020 - ETA at Miramar National Cemetery
1115 - Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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.
