The family of LT. Col Richard J Lovelace has requested the Patriot Guard Rides to accompany LT. Col Richard J Lovelace from Eternal Hills Memorial Park located in Oceanside to Miramar National Cemetery. It will be our honor to attend Full Military Honors and then present 13 folds plaque.
LT. Col Richard J. Lovelace served in the United States Marine Corp from 1954-1994, 40 years of active duty. Richard served in many campaigns in Vietnam. He served as a supply officer, disbursing officer, and financial management officer. He had many decorations from the joint meritorious unit award to the good conduct medal w/3 stars, Vietnam w/4stars, and the national defense service medal w/2 stars.
Richard’s cause of death is likely the result of agent orange exposure. He got bladder cancer over 20 years ago. He won that battle but 20 years later he lost the war. Richard is survived by wife Yoshiko, 5 children (Belinda, Teresa, Michael, Marcos and Erriko) and five 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 meeting the family at the mortuary and accompany them to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
TIME TABLE FOR TUESDAY 20 October 2020:1030 – Stage at Eternal hill Memorial Park 1999 S El Camino Real Oceanside 92054
https://goo.gl/maps/qjDspsrcgA3C1ShU9 1100 – Mission briefing
1130 – Flag line for the dignified transfer of the hero to the coach
1145 – KSU for Miramar National Cemetery
1230 – ETA Miramar National Cemetery
https://goo.gl/maps/zzMLTjGUCfzQvysn91300 – Flag line for the transfer of the hero to horse drawn carriage (only 10 PGR members to accompany hero to shelter for full military honors).
R/C: 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.
