The family of Master Chief Ben Allen Secor has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to accompany him from his home in Rancho Bernardo to Greenwood Memorial Park and to be present as he receives Military Honors for his service to our country. It would be our honor to do so.
Ben served in the U.S. Navy from August 1st 1950 until his retirement and honorable discharge on August 1st, 1980.
In the Navy Ben was an HMCM. He loved serving his country. Ben served in the Korean War, Vietnam War and Bay of Pigs Invasion. Ben helped a lot of Marines and Navy Troops in battle. He saved so many lives, it’s our privilege to honor Ben's life.
He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign with Device in 1960, Meritorious Unit Commendation, RVN Meritorious Unit Citation Gallantry Cross, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and his seventh Good Conduct Award for period ending November 15,1977.
Ben's hobbies included traveling, music, reading and fishing. He loved working around the house and he was a Volunteer Sheriff.
Ben loved all his family from his loving wife Margaret Maguire-Secore to all his children, James Maguire, Kathy Villalobos, Judane Clark, Karen Price and his many grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. If you cannot accompany this Hero, please consider meeting us at the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Friday 04 September 2020:1215 - Stage at Albertsons parking lot: 12475 Rancho Bernardo Rd. San Diego, CA 92128
https://goo.gl/maps/9mqv3BuyjdFiQeg7A1240 - Mission Briefing
1300 - KSU to family's home for dignified transfer of the Hero from the home to the trailer.
1310 - KSU for Greenwood Memorial Park 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113
https://goo.gl/maps/U6vwAC3KYDfooMmG9 1345 - EST Arrival time at Greenwood
1350 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from trailer to service area
1400 - Full Military Honors
RC: Phil "Wile E." HerseyPatriot Guard Riders Ride Captain
619-454-1408
fishawn208@gmail.com
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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
