The family of Robert William Bingham, 81, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Robert Bingham served in the US Navy from approximately 1957 to 1963. He attained the rank of E3 upon honorable discharge. He served on the USS Magoffin as a fireman.
After our Hero exited the Navy, he worked as a bus operator for public transportation in the San Diego area for 26 years before retiring. Our Hero was an avid fisherman and an advocate for gun safety. He coached youth rifle and shotgun safety and coached an Olympic medalist in men’s shooting.
Robert is survived by two daughters and two sons. His cremains will be accompanied along with the cremains of his wife, who predeceased him in 2013, to be interred together in their final resting place.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 16 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.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 18 APRIL 20221200 – Stage at Partridge Creek Mortuary, 10330 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/HAJ1C3q7W6QY1PpVA1230 – Mission briefing.
1250 – Flag line for dignified transfer of hero to awaiting family vehicle.
1300 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/oMFAMBnM9rEpfZuC61330 - Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery.
1400 – Assigned committal for flag line and military honors
R/C Phil "Wile E" Hersey
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
fishawn208@gmail.com619-454-1408
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
