The United States Navy and the family of Christopher J. Chambers, 37, SO1 Navy Special Warfare Operator, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present as he is given full military honors.
Navy SEAL Christopher J. Chambers was one of two SEALS who went missing while conducting a nighttime raid on a dhow boat carrying illicit weapons to Yemen in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Somalia. Loaded down with body armor, weapons, and heavy equipment, Chambers attempted to board the dhow and slipped, falling into the gap created by the high waves between the vessel and the SEALs’ combatant craft. A second Navy SEAL, Nathan Gage Ingram, 27, was also lost at sea and both later declared dead after an intensive 10-day search.
“Chris and Gage selflessly served their country with unwavering professionalism and exceptional capabilities,” said Capt. Blake Chaney, commander of the Naval Special Warfare Group that oversees SEAL Team 3.”NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMELINE FOR FRIDAY, 09 FEBRUARY 20241230 - Stage at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., San Diego, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAWzHGV7pbKfVntz71245 - Mission briefing.
1300 - Flag line for Hero and family's arrival.
1330 - Flag line at committal shelter for Hero's arrival and service with full military honors.
Paul “RoundTrip” McCarthy
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
Pmccarth1@gmail.com
(619) 838-9123You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and 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. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
