The family of John Stinson 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.
John proudly served in the United States Army in 1975. John was a Private when he was honorably and medically discharged.
After his time in the Army, John worked as an insulator for most of his life and he loved playing horseshoes.
John’s brother is a member of our motorcycle family here in San Diego and has asked us to help escort his brother to Miramar National Cemetery.
John leaves behind his beloved wife, Two brothers and 4 stepsons. He will be dearly missed.
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 our hero and his family from Motorcycle Monkey Shop to his final resting place, approx. 16 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 Tuesday June 20th, 20231115- Stage at Motorcycle Monkey Shop, 10366 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071
https://goo.gl/maps/U8qsFRbyNukYt7XJA 1130 – Mission Briefing
1200 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery
1230 - (Est) Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/3mM6LG9xzaa9eeEn9 1300 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Military Honors Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/3mM6LG9xzaa9eeEn9 Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captain(619)277-5176
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 the 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.
