The family of Thomas Alden Dorsey 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.
Tom joined the Navy in Sept. 1968 & left the Navy Sept. 1974. He rose to the rank of Electronics Technician R3. He was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation on the USS Samuel Gompers, He also received the National Defense Service medal, & the Vietnam Service medal.
After his military career, Tom graduated from Indiana University with an Associate of Science in Radiology and Graduated from SDSU with a bachelor’s degree in applied arts and sciences. During school, he worked as an X-Ray Technician in San Diego. Tom then joined the US Postal Service as a carrier, retiring as their Machine Maintenance Technician in April 2007.
Tom was a Life member VFW, Member of the VFW Board of Directors for post-2275, VFW Chaplain, Member of National Legislation for Veterans Rights, he spent several years going to Washington DC to lobby for our Veterans, a tireless volunteer for the past 15 years post-2275 (EC Chambers/SABLE.
He was survived by his Wife Dee Ann Dorsey and her family, Sister and Brother-in-law Sonia and Forrest Radcliff, along with 3 Beautiful Nieces.
The family is asking for an escort from the VFW. 136 Chambers in El Cajon "Veterans Hall". to Miramar National Cemetery. We (the PGR) are also invited to a reception at 2:00 pm 136 Chambers in El Cajon CA "Veterans Hall".
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 our hero from the El Cajon VFW to Miramar National Cemetery, approximately 19 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time table for Tuesday 11 April 2310:45 - Stage at the VFW. 136 Chambers in El Cajon, CA. 92020
https://goo.gl/maps/BPaZ4sCcrWNvNxZv7 11:00 - Mission Briefing
11:30 - KSU to Miramar
12:00 - Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/EgvSQU1stzUgT2fA712:15- Flag line for Hero’s transfer to Horse Drawn Carriage
12:30 - Flag Line and Military Honors
R/C Ken Brassell
SoCal Patriot Guardkenbrassell@gmail.com
619-333-9685
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 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 wear casual attire while driving a cage (car).
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 the 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 honor.
