NOTE-The Time Table for this mission has been changed! See NEW Time Table below!The family of Douglas Emery Wilson, 70, has invited the PGR to be present to honor their Hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Doug proudly served his country in the US Navy from 31 July 1962 through 31 July 1966, part of which was served gallantly fighting the Vietnam War. For his service he received the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. His last duty assignment was as Gunner’s Mate on the USS Bronstein (DE-1037).
In civilian life Doug had several names including Tiny and Big Willie. He loved car racing, history and his family.
Doug was predeceased by his wife Nancy. He is survived by sister Janice and her husband Gene, sister Joyce & her husband Earl, by his son, Douglas Wilson Jr. and 3 grand children.
The family has requested an accompaniment from Lakeside to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery where Doug will be interred.
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 a chapel service 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 Wednesday, 6 AUG 2014: 1115 – Stage at ARCO 14039 Interstate 8 Business, El Cajon, CA 92021
https://goo.gl/maps/tsDdd 1130 – Mission Briefing
1145 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Vehicle
1200 – KSU for Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/kUGYi 1300 – Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Sandy "Highpockets" HartSo Cal PGR Ride Captain
619 247-4000
sondo@cox.net
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 post your condolences at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?393318
