The family of LCDR Eugene "Gene" Riley Giffin has invited the Patriot Guard to accompany them and their Hero to Miramar National Cemetery and be present during his Interment service there on Friday, 09 AUG 13. We will be honored to do so.
Gene was born in 1941 in Jacksonville, FL. After graduating from Gainesville High he attended the University of Florida then the Naval Postgraduate School in CA. He served in the US Navy for 20 years and retired as LCDR in 1984. During his service he flew in the F-4 and F-14 RIO in VF-101, attached to VF-161 on the USS Coral Sea, and in VF-154 with the USS Ranger. He was Officer in Charge of Guided Missile Unit 41, and Officer in charge of San Nicolas Island until his retirement. During his time with the VF-161 he flew 213 combat missions over North Vietnam and was awarded 12 Air Medals.
Gene's wife, Frances, shared with us how generous and kind her husband was. He was very involved in his community, volunteering and helping others. He loved his dogs and sports and was also very involved with his church. He touched many lives with his generous spirit and positive attitude. His family and friends were "all better for having known Gene", He will be missed by all.
Gene is survived by his wife, Frances; sons, Eric (wife Kristin) and Brian; and 2 grandchildren; Also his brother, Al (wife Mary Jo); and a niece. He was preceded in death by his parents Eileen and Patrick and his sister, Patricia.
Please join us in honoring this Hero for his faithful service.
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 a family residence 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 Friday 09 Aug 20131115 - Stage at I-Hop 9449 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92126.
1130 - Mission Briefing.
1145 - KSU to residence for accompaniment. (Location disclosed at mission briefing only)
1200 - Form Flag Line at Residence, then KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
http://goo.gl/maps/EgilV1230 - EST Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery.
1245 - Briefing prior to KSU to shelter.
1300 - KSU to shelter for Flag Line and Military Honors.
Map link for this mission -
http://goo.gl/maps/OL4zLR/C : Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
llizarraga@yahoo.com
619-971-2236 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 remember to share your condolences with the family at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/postid/2109297/view/topic/Default.aspx
