UPDATE!!! DUE TO THE EXPECTED RAIN THE ACCOMPANY ON THIS MISSION HAS BEEN CANCELED!
THIS IS NOW A FLAG LINE ONLY AT MIRAMAR NATIONAL CEMETERY
***PLEASE SEE THE NEW TIME TABLE BELOW***
The adoptive family of
HMCM Robert Villalba Bejarano has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Master Chief Robert Bejarano, 67, proudly served our country in the United States Navy, having served 22 years from 1969 through 1992. He was initially assigned to NHCS San Diego. After graduating from special training, he served at the Base Hospital in 29 Palms, the 3rd Marine Airwing FMFPAC, 12th MAG Republic of Vietnam, Naval Station Long Beach, Naval Station San Diego, 3rd MARDIV FMF San Diego, NUMI Groton Connecticut, Camp Garcia Vieques Puerto Rico, 2nd MARDIV Camp LeJeune, NSHS Portsmouth VA, 3rd FSSG FMFPAC, Naval Recruiting Center Fort McHenry Maryland, USS Valley Forge San Diego, COMDESGRU Three San Diego, and the Branch Medical Clinic NTC San Diego.
A veteran of the Vietnam and the Gulf Wars, he retired at the rank of Master Chief Hospital Corpsman (HMCM). While serving on the USS Valley Forge, he was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Medal for heroism, saving a shipmate from taking his own life. Master Chief Bejarano was also awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/Star, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal (2), the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal (2), the Navy & Marine Corps Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon (2), the South West Asia Service Medal (2), and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.
Master Chief Bejarano had a strong sense of loyalty to his county, comrades, and friends He was thought of by many to be a wise man, and a good listener with a big heart, always having the time to help others and guide those in need. After his service, Robert was a nurse.
During Master Chief Bejarano’s service in the Gulf War, he became best friends with Kris Kiltz. Upon their return from the Gulf, Robert became very close with Kris’ family. As Robert had no immediate family, Kris’ family welcomed Robert into their family and considered him an adopted family member.
Robert’s adoptive family has requested accompaniment from the Interstate 5 Aliso Creek Rest Area to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 33 miles.
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 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.
**NEW UPDATED** Time Table for Thursday, 19 January 2017:0930 - Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/dvo1c3byb5H21000 - Mission Briefing
1030 - Flag Line as our Hero and Family Arrive
1100 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
Jeff "TriGeezer" WernerSo Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
HMCM Robert Bejarano (Ret)
5/13/1949 - 12/21/2016 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.
