The family of US Navy Veteran Michael Salas has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to this country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Michael served his country in the United States Navy from November 1966 through December 1971. He served as a Corpsman in the Vietnam War. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device, two Purple Heart Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Upon his honorable discharge, Mr. Salas had obtained the rank of HM3 Hospital Corpsman Third Class.
In his civilian life, Michael worked as an Operating Room Assistant.
Michael is survived by his husband, Steven Irwin. He is also survived by his brothers on his mother’s side (Richarte): Gil, Robert, and Vincent, and his brothers and sisters on his father’s side (Salas) Jesus, Ramon, Jose Antonio, Sergio, Alicia, Maria Isela, Consuelo, and Liliana.
The family has requested an accompaniment from the Oceanside Mortuary in Oceanside to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 27 miles. It will be our honor to do so.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 16 JUNE 20221000 – Stage at Oceanside Mortuary, 602 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/cFu9WphRv9VFJbPZ8 Note: Park on Minnesota Ave, facing Coast Highway.
1015 – PGR briefing.
1030 – Dignified flag line as hero is carried to the funeral coach.
1045 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/aF3Kv9yofh12 Note: Those meeting the procession at the cemetery, stage at the corner of Avenue of Flags and the road that goes to Shelter B.
https://goo.gl/maps/PRm7hrLVxeKyon7f81130 – ETA at Miramar National Cemetery
1200 – Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service.
Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
So Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, CACell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@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 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.
