The family of Patrick Westley Fox 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.
Patrick proudly served in the USMC from 1964 – 1989 achieving the rank of Sgt Major. Patrick did a tour in Vietnam where he was exposed to Agent Orange.
Patrick was on the San Diego Sheriff’s department Reserves for 15 years. Medal of Valor recipient (story pictures award at the Sheriffs Museum Balboa Park). He enjoyed motorcycle riding bowling, fishing and shooting.
Patrick’s wife Iris was also a Marine. They met in the Marine Corp. She also served honorably.
Patrick is survived by his wife; Iris (married 53 years), Sons; Patrick Westley Fox Jr. and Charles Melvin Fox, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
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 the family from the mortuary to Miramar National Cemetery (Approximately 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 27 June 20231030 – Stage at Preferred Cremation and Burial, 6406 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115 (
https://goo.gl/maps/i4svancdWPZfiySj6)
Please arrive quietly as a service will be in process.
1100 – Mission Briefing
1115 – Flag Line for honorable transfer from Mortuary to Coach
1130 – KSU for accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (
https://goo.gl/maps/QUZeGHkhmmUK1Wjc9)
1200 – Flag Line for honorable transfer from coach to Horse and Carriage
1230 – Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain
619-971-2236 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.