The family of Charles Michael Graham 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.
Charles passed away at the age of 81. Cause of death was not service related.
Charles served in the Navy for 22 years. From 1957 to 1977. He was honorably discharged as a Parachute Rigger Chief (E7). He was credited with over 100 Parachute Jumps; he served a tour with Navy Blimps. Charles served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Charles also served two tours in Vietnam.
After leaving the Navy he worked for US Air Airlines, & Unisource. all in San Diego.
His hobby was cars, classic cars, and car shows.
He is survived by siblings: Christine Johnson, Debbie Motz & Linda Graham.
Children: Mick Graham Jr, Richard Graham, Sean Graham & Christopher Graham, 6 grandchildren & 1 great grandson.
The family is asking the PGR to escort them from the family home in Escondido to Miramar National Cemetery.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family home final resting place, approx. 22 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 24 FEB10:30 - Stage at the Shell gas station, 3480 Del Lago Blvd. Escondido, Ca. 92029
https://goo.gl/maps/6RFjbDGMeovB1FJ39 1045 - Mission briefing
1100 - KSU to family home
1115 - Flag line to put urn in PGR trailer.
1130 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery
1230 - Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/Tr9che66TYScqvsV8 1300 - Full military honors for our hero
R/C Ken “Santa Ken” Brassell
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captainkenbrassell@gmail.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 is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire while 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.
