The family of John Michael Hughes 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 Michael Hughes was born 5/6/1948 and entered his final rest on 09/1/2024 at the age of 76.
John served in the United States Army, LT Infantry in Vietnam for one year attaining the rank of Specialist 4, and John received the Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service, Combat Infantryman Badge and National Defense Service Medals. John became a 100% Disabled Veteran due to his Military service
John in his civilian life owned and ran a Gardening service for 38 years, worked at Ryan Aeronautical and NASSCO. A man of many interests, hiking, surfing, football, basketball, refereeing youth sports, sports cars, motorcycles and music of all genres John is survived by his wife Cindy, 5 children, 11 grandchildren and they opened their home to helping care for over 20 foster babies and a special needs child for 15 years
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 will be an accompaniment from the family home to Miramar National Cemetery, approximately 7 miles. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate.
Timetable for Monday October 7, 2024 1130 - Stage at the Jack in the Box at 7170 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EvBP2VaRMcvMYe2u9 1140 - Mission Briefing.
1150 – KSU to Family home.
1205 - Flag Line of Honor for Transfer of our Hero to Family Vehicle.
1215 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/25ptzocRqVN3iD9A7 1230 - Flag Line of Honor for arrival.
1300 – Flag Line of Honor, Military Honors and service.
R/C Russ “Big Russ” Jubenville
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainBigruss3@gmail.com
619 729-4713
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 is your first mission, go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there 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 the engine noise to a minimum. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
