The family of Rodney Lawrence Hoel 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.
Rodney passed away at 75 years old of natural causes. Born in 1947 & passed in 2023.
Rodney joined the Marine Corps in July 1967 & was honorably discharged in October 1968. At his time of discharge, he was a Lance Corp.
Rodney served in Vietnam. He was awarded Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendations, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 bronze campaign stars,
Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color w/palm), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions First Class Color w/Palm).
Rodney worked in sales with the water treatment industry after leaving the Marines. He retired from there in the year 2000.
He is survived by his wife Dorathy & his siblings Chris, Sharon, Talya, Andrea, and 6 grandkids.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, all PGR members are welcome. The family is asking for an escort from the El Cajon Mortuary to Miramar National Cemetery, approx. 23 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 Thursday June 29th. 20230930 - Stage at El Cajon Mortuary 684 S. Mollison El Cajon, Ca. 92020
https://goo.gl/maps/B6pdXSLttZwmgCJZA 0945 - Mission briefing
1010 - KSU for Miramar, we will have a motor patrol escort.
1045 - Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, Ca. 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/PFnN5ETyLKpw4g7n81115 - Full Military Honors.
R/C Ken Brassell
SoCal PGR Ride Captainkenbrassell@gmail.com
619-3339685
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.
