The family of PFC Gregory Brian Marlatt has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Gregory Marlatt served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1967 during the Vietnam war. Gregory volunteered to join the Army and became a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne. The 101st Airborne received 17 medals for bravery. The division suffered around 20,000 KIA/MIA during the war, more than twice as many of the 9,328 casualties during WW2.
After the war Gregory went on to be a carpenter working for Bechtel at the San Onofre Nuclear power plant. He also attended Meric College and became a graduate as an Orthopedic Technician where he worked for 12 years before retiring. Greg is survived by his son John.
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 his 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 Tuesday, May 31, 2022:0945 - Stage at Partridge Creek Mortuary,10330 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071
https://goo.gl/maps/CcTQ8XpPcSAwby2881000 - Mission Briefing
1015 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1030 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/2LutpVnobY1h2AVNA 1100 - (Est) Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1130 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
So Cal PGR Ride Captain(619) 277-5176
smoerschell@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.
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.
