The Family of James Alvin Edwards has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany him on his final journey, and be present during Military Honors for their Hero. It will be an honor and privilege to do so.
E3 Seaman James Edwards served his country From 01/16/62-10/17/1966. He served on the USS Yorktown (CV-10), and was deployed twice to the Tonkin Gulf during his enlistment. Their duty was anti-submarine warfare, and SAR Search-and -Rescue work. James was exposed to Agent Orange at many times during his service, and his health suffered the effects of that exposure for most of his post military life.
During his civilian life James worked 20+ yrs for General Dynamics where he inspected the Advanced Cruise Missile, and many other top secret projects. James then worked with United Launch Systems on the Atlas Centaur, a missile launch system.
James was a man who enjoyed the ocean, fishing, and scuba diving, and enjoyed doing all those activities as much as he could in his off time.
He was preceded in death by his wife Gene Edwards. He is survived by his sons Mark, and Barry, his daughter Zanna, Eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
NOTE: This is a COMBAT RELATED mission, there will be Dog Tags
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 family home to the cemetery. Please see 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 Tuesday 19 December 2017:0900- Stage at American Legion Post 820, 1268 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
https://goo.gl/maps/t3bnXJkeTK42 Parking lot behind building off the alley.
0915- Mission Briefing
0930- KSU to family home for Flag Line as Hero is transferred to family car.
1000- KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/4W9C71V1edK21045- Estimate arrival time at Miramar NC. Stage behind main bldg. lane 1 on left side.
1100- KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Services, and Military Honors.
R/C Curt "Stitch" Bancroft
So Cal PGR Ride Captaincbptg1@gmail.com
818-406-0408
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.
