The family of Fred Nathan Johnson 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.
Fred Johnson served proudly in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1979. Fred served at least one tour in Vietnam. Fred passed away ten years ago, but Betty has recently decided that Fred’s rightful place is to be at Miramar where his children and grandchildren can visit him.
Fred entered the Navy on November 28, 1958 and went from boot camp to Hawaii. During his time, he received 5 good conduct medals. He served as a Teletype Repairman and retired as a Chief.
Just before Fred left for Hawaii, he met Betty. Betty was babysitting for his younger sister, and he fell for her right away. Betty and Fred kept in touch for two years through letters, and when Betty spoke of joining the Air Corps, he said he wouldn’t have that and mailed her an engagement ring. As soon as Fred returned from Hawaii they got married and had two children.
Fred and Betty have 6 grandsons that Fred was very close to and adored. Since Fred has passed there have been 13 great grandchildren added to the family!
After military service Fred went on to college and then worked for the Military teaching what he had learned during his service, Teletype Repair. Fred loved sports and played softball for many years and loved to play golf.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the chapel service to his final resting place approx. 14 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.
Time Table for Friday October 28th, 2022:1230 - Stage at Pathways Church, 9626 Carlton Hills Blvd., Santee, CA 92071 parking lot
https://goo.gl/maps/vAB5WCJGoV5eeApSA 1245 - Mission Briefing
1300 - Meet with family and stage up to KSU
1330 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/sKwkBpkjsiheB8q8A 1400 - (Est) Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1430 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Military Honors Miramar National Cemetery
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
SoCal PGR Ride Captain(619)277-5176
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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent 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. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
