The family of MCPO James G. Soellner, age 76, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present for his funeral service and Military Honors, we would be honored to do so.
James G. Soellner enlisted in the US Navy in 1962 and served as a Machinist Mate specializing in diesel engines. He served all over the world and on many ships including during the Vietnam War. He retired at the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) in 1990 for a total of 28 years service to our country.
After his military career Jim went to work for Westfield Malls as an engineering technician from 1991 to 2015 when he retired again. Jim always stayed busy in his free time fixing everything, he was a true handyman and could work on anything. He loved to remodel his home and help family members and friends do the same. Jim was a good Kansas farm boy growing up, and deep family values were a huge part of his life, his family was everything to him.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Sally, children Marilyn, Robert, Sonny and Jacqueline, 8 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 chapel services to his final resting place, approx 20 miles. 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 Wednesday, 11 DEC 19:0915 - Stage at Community Mortuary, 855 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
https://goo.gl/maps/vX8bEoC2hhgsKLQJ7 (Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress)
0930 - Mission briefing
1000 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
1005 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/7QKDfKWbZqsTeuys91045 - Est arrival at Miramar NC
1100 - Flag Line for service and Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy
“Lil Bit”
SoCal PGR Ride Captainsmoerschell@yahoo.com
619-277-5176
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.
