The family of Nicholas Anton Karoly 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.
Nicholas served proudly in the US Army from 1950 to 1953, when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sgt. Nicholas served time in Korea where he was awarded four bronze stars. Nicholas saved a platoon of men in combat as they were being fired upon, he loaded them into trucks so they could escape, he also went down in a burning plane and saved others on board when they were able to land.
Our hero went by Nick, in civilian life he was a top automotive salesman for Mercedes for 32 years, and has awards all over the walls. LA Times once wrote an article about him calling him the Top Gun of car sales. He was a great talker, everyone was "Hey buddy". He was a good man, a loving and loyal man, someone that was generous to a fault always helping others. He was a member and past president of Lion's Club. He traveled all over the world, and locally he loved going to Arrowhead up in the mountains.
Nick is survived by wife Neila, step children Monique and Tyler and 5 grandchildren who he adored.
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 Monday, 05 DEC 2022:0830 - Stage at Partridge Creek Mortuary 10330 Mission Gorge Road Santee, CA 92071
https://goo.gl/maps/eyxyhw4wa8zKgUVY90845 - Mission Briefing
0900 - Flag line to transfer Hero to coach
0930 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery , 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/MU59JHs2bfntExD37 1000 - (Est) Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1030 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with 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.
