The family of Hal Keith Baker 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.
Hal proudly serviced in the U.S. Army 1971 – 1973 achieving the rank of Sgt, E5. He served in the 1st AG Cd 1st Inf Div. Fort Riley, Kansas – 5th US Army, Big Red One.
Hal was awarded the National Defense service Medal, Sharpshooter medal (M-16 Rifle), 1st Class (81mm)
Hal was a Small Business owner w/ best friend Hank Maggard for 33yrs. Special Interests - Chargers (still), Padres, golf; Hunting (deer, elk, birds); Surfing; Backyard gardening, birds, butterflies, dragonflies & salt water aquarium clown fish; interested in anything art, history, music. Golden retrievers Diego and Annie loved him best.
He was a bit of a tinkerer and so smart and so funny.
Hal is survived by his wife; Donna 35 years, Daughters - Sarah and Kathleen. Grandsons - 3
(Stepdaughters - Kirst, Heather, Keri -
Stepgrands - 7)
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, all PGR members are welcome. This will be a Flag Only at Miramar Cemetery. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Monday 05 June 20230930 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/EtXYQi32JB442xf990945 – Mission Briefing
1000 – Flag Line for family arrival and Honorable Transfer to Final Honors
1030 – Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service.
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed 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.
