Kenneth M Washington, 76, USA, Vietnam Era, Santee/San Diego-28 JUNE 2018

[Ryan Wynn]

The family of Kenneth Melvin Washington 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.

Kenneth Washington, 76, served in the US Army during the Vietnam era (1963 to 1969).  While in the Army he spent most of his time in Germany.  For his service he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Expert Rifle Badge.  At the time of his honorable discharge in 1969 he had attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5).

After leaving the Army he worked as a Government contractor tactical systems for over 30 years traveling worldwide.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, 2 children and a brother.

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 services 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 Thursday, JUNE 28, 2018:
11:45 - Stage at Prospect Avenue Baptist Church, 8836 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071 https://goo.gl/maps/hE5SgoLfccx
(please arrive quietly as service will be in progress)
12:00 - Mission Briefing
12:30 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 https://goo.gl/maps/wZ8aUZtiGQk
13:00 - (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
13:30 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors


R/C Ken "Santa Ken" Brassell
So 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.