Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of Patrick Lee Hurley, age 73, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor our Hero, one of our own, we are so very honored to do so.
Patrick Hurley enlisted in 1971 and served his country honorably in the US Army as a Lt Weapons Infantryman with the 101st Airborne for five years 8 1/2 months, being discharged on 11 July 1976. He attained the rank of SP4 (E4) prior to his discharge. He is a Vietnam veteran and has earned the following awards/decorations: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter (Rifle), National Defense Service Medal, and Marksman (M16).
After his service in the Military, Pat worked as a Maintenance Engineer at several large Hotel chains in San Diego until retirement. Pat went to a San Diego high school, attended college at Kansas State University, and was an avid roller skater during his youth. Pat loved riding his motorcycle and was always a big supporter of the military. He also loved riding horses in his younger years. In later years he was a founding member of the PGR in the San Diego area in 2006, and was a Ride Captain for many years until his move, several years ago, to Texas. Pat was also a founding member of the American Legion Riders of National City, CA, Post 255.
Pat is pre-deceased by both his parents, his sister, and is survived by his loving wife Helen, many other family members, friends, and his PGR family. Pat will never be forgotten.
This is a Pony Express Mission originating in El Paso, TX, and being handled all the way by Pat's dear friends RC Chuck "Machine" Johnson and RC Bill "Doc" Reid and terminating in San Diego, CA, with subsequent interment in San Diego, CA. This stage of the mission covers the dignified transfer from Yuma PGR to SoCal PGR bringing Pat home to So Calif for burial.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions, have mask available if needed.
Part 2 the funeral on Monday/08 NOV will be posted when details are confirmed.
Time Table for Saturday, November 6, 2021:0900 - Stage at Carl’s Jr., 1263 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901
https://goo.gl/maps/L37426AJFUE6cZZA7 0930 - KSU for Love’s Truck Stop, 2931 Gila Ridge Rd, Yuma, AZ 85365
https://goo.gl/maps/D6SkR88PH7s3kySn9146 miles – approx 2 hrs 30 mins. Allowing time for health stop in El Centro
1230 - Meet Yuma PGR and prepare for arrival of AZ PGR Pony Express and honorable transfer.
1300 - Form a Flag Line for Urn arrival. Official transfer of the Urn from Arizona PGR to California PGR
Lunch and gas up. (Subway, Chester's and pizza available at this truck stop.)
1345 - KSU for Inns of The Marine Corps, 2515, Bauer Rd, San Diego, CA 92145
https://goo.gl/maps/ZPAxYXhsXzBHwsf87 176 miles – approx 3 hrs, allowing time for health stop and gas at Acorn Casino, 1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo, CA 91906
https://goo.gl/maps/83F6vfAF7n2Bkept51645 - Arrive at The Inn at Miramar and Flag Line for transfer of Hero to building.
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.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.
