Per request of our good friend Gregg “Digger” Walker (Walker Family Funeral Services) the family of John G. Kouletsis has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
John was born on September 16, 1925 and entered into Eternal Rest on January 19, 2016 in La Mesa, California. John was born in Manhattan, New York but raised in Chicago, Illinois.
After graduating from Lane Technical School John joined the U.S. Navy proudly serving his country during the World War II aboard the LST-742 in the Pacific.
In 1954 John moved from Chicago to San Diego where he worked from Rohr Industries for thirty-three years retiring as a quality assurance inspector engineer.
John was a bass player in San Diego for many years and in his younger years enjoyed boxing in Chicago.
John is survived by his wife Mary and many cherished children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Wednesday 03 February 2016:
1115 – Stage at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 3655 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/EBFMASRPLWm1130 – Mission Briefing
1200 – Flag line for dignified transfer to coach.
1215 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/Jd3rMXoKtJU21300 – Services with full Military Honors
RC: Bill Lamouree
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
Billlamoureepgr@gmail.com
619-244-8543
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 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.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?413636Please 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
