The family of Ted Zoskey 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.
Ted proudly served in the Unites States Marine Corp 1975 – 1996 achieving the rank of Gunny Sgt. He was stationed at El Toro MCAS, Alameda NAS, Okinawa, Ted also did a tour of recruiting duty in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Yuma MCAS. He also was deployed and served in the Gulf War receiving Southwest Asia Service medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal & Kuwait Liberation (k) Medal, Navy Achievement Medal w/1 star, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/2 stars, Navy Unit Commendation Medal w/1 star
Ted was born in Pittsburg, PA, raised in Southern California and retired in Yuma, AZ. He attended Chaffey High School in Ontario, California and was a proud Chaffey Tiger, which happened to be his favorite animal. He had an amazing sense of humor. He loved music of all genres and loved driving around town to de-stress. He loved watching his favorite football team, the San Francisco 49ers with his daughter. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving, as it reminded him of family being together and family meant everything to him.
He is survived by Jolene Zoskey his daughter, Patricia Zoskey his fiancée (they were looking to remarry) and 2 sisters Christine Zoskey and Judy Young.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the Mortuary to Miramar National Cemetery. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the cemetery.
Time Table for Monday 5 December 2022:1215 – Stage at El Cajon Mortuary, 684 Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
https://goo.gl/maps/UXmdFEtCRpusYPHz81240 – Mission Briefing
1300 – Flag line for honorable transfer from Mortuary to coach
1315 – KSU for accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/w1tLQSXBmL6AG59W61345 – ETA at Miramar cemetery
1355 – Flag line for honorable transfer from coach to horse & carriage
1415 – Flag Line for Military Honors and funeral service.
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
