The family of
Master Sergeant Robert Bruce Higgins 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.
MSGT Bruce Higgins, 86, proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1968. He was a weather technician in Germany during the Berlin Airlift, keeping the planes informed of the weather over Berlin during Operation Vittles (June 1948–September 1949). Bruce also served on the Inspector General's staff to activate Radar installations along the California coast and would be First Sergeant at Tachikawa AFB in Japan and at Geiger Field, AFB Spokane, Washington. He retired as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of distinguished service.
After Bruce left the service he became business manager for the University of Idaho Graduate School and later, a realtor. He was also a volunteer for ”CASA” Court Appointed Special Advocates for children (these are abused/neglected kids who are removed from parents and placed in foster homes).
Bruce is survived by his wife of 67 years Georgia, and 4 children Bruce, Karl, Jeanine and Christine; 3 grandchildren and 4 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 family home 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 Monday, June 4, 2018:10:00 - Stage at McDonalds, 5824 Montezuma Rd., San Diego, CA 92115
https://goo.gl/maps/RNvnDLqZm8C2 10:30 - Mission Briefing
10:45 - KSU to Family Home
11:00 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Son’s Motorcycle
11:25 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/MK4fRtWUzUk 12:00 - (Est) Arrival at MNC
12:15 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer Horse Drawn Caisson
12:30 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Ken "Santa Ken" BrassellSo Cal PGR Ride Captain
kenbrassell@gmail.com
619-333-9685 cell
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.
