The family of Alfred & JoAnn Gillard has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Heroes for their service to their country. It will be our privilege to do so.
JoAnn passed 2017 and Alfred passed 2020. It was Alfred's wishes that JoAnn and he be buried together side by side. JoAnn was cremated and Alfred lived 3 more years until passing on 2020, he was then cremated. Due to COVID-19 funerals were put on hold. The family wanted to wait until they could receive proper military honors for serving their country.
Alfred proudly served in the US Navy 22 ½ years, 1965 to 1985, retiring with the rank of 1st Class Petty Officer. He earned the National Defense service medal and Navy Good Conduct Medal. He then worked for the VA Hospital for 20 years and retired from there. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
JoAnn also proudly served in the US Navy 1964 to 1966 achieving the rank of Seaman. She then worked for the Navy exchange for 30 years. She enjoyed Bingo, Arts and Crafts and also spending time with her family.
They both leave behind 2 daughters Penny Lee Krebs and Jean Louis Clough, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Military Veterans. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our Heroes and their family from the family residence to their 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 Monday 12 July 2021:1130 – Stage at Walgreens, 9728 Winter Gradens Blvd, Lakeside, CA9240
https://goo.gl/maps/gmNHmZFnBgUWEwZT81150 – Mission Briefing
1210 – KSU to family residence, approx 5 mins.
1220 – Flag line for honorable transfer to vehicle
1230 – KSU for accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA92122
https://goo.gl/maps/7oQ3TqthpCT679KL71300 – ETA at Miramar cemetery
1330 – Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Rick Roxas
SoCal PGR Ride Captain619-851-7047
coachroxas@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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.
