The family of Patricia Ann Fernandez has requested PGR participation in our hero’s committal service as Patricia is laid to rest alongside her husband at Miramar National Cemetery. We are honored to fulfill the request.
Patricia joined the Navy in March of 1952, serving in our National Defense Department until November of 1954. It is while she was in the Navy Patricia met her Husband, George W. Fernandez, who was serving in the Marines.
After the Navy, Patricia worked at Camp Pendleton as an IBM operator, West Coast Bank- IT for 6 years, then Oceanside Police Department-Records manager 28 years.
Patricia enjoyed dancing, painting, nature walks, and was considered to be a social butterfly by her family.
A lifelong resident of Oceanside, CA. Pat often said she couldn’t have imagined living anywhere else. Up until the end, Pat maintained kindness, grace, compassion, and the appreciation of beauty in nature. She expressed gratitude for her long life, love of family and friends and abundance of wonderful experiences.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Fernandez, a USMC 30-year veteran. Leaving behind their children, Greg Fernandez, Cheryl Fernandez, Robbin Thompson, and Teri Faldon. 12 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Great Grandchildren
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a Flag Line of Honor Mission at Miramar National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIME TABLE FOR FRIDAY, 23 AUGUST 2024:0900 - Stage: Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TjhGauErYGvF6rNL70910 – Mission briefing
0920 – Move to Cortege Lane; post Flag Line of Honor for arrival of hero, family, and friends.
0930 – (Est.) Flag Line of Honor for arrival of hero and family
0945 – (Est.) Flag Line of Honor for dignified transfer of hero, Patricia Fernandez, to Final Honor, horse drawn carriage
0955 – Move to committal shelter (location announced at briefing); missing warrior formation to accompany cortege to shelter
1000 – Flag Line of Honor for dignified transfer of hero from Final Honor carriage to committal shelter; followed by Full Military Honors
R/C Ted Tomaszewicz “Mr. T.”
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainTedNavyPGR@gmail.com
201.970.5546
You 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 driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember 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 those we are honoring.
