PART 2 OF 2-PART MISSIONThe United States Navy and the family of Lt. Christian Alexander have invited the Patriot Guard Riders attendance as he is presented military honors at Miramar National Cemetery. We will proudly accommodate that request.
Lt. Alexander was with the HSM-48 Vipers out of Jacksonville, FL at the time of his passing. He entered the United States Navy in December 2018 and attained the following credentials:
- Officer Candidate School class 04-19, December 2018;
- Primary flight training, Corpus Christi, TX, VT-27 "Boomers", 2019-2020;
- Helicopter advanced flight training, Pensacola, FL, HT-18 "Vigilant Eagles", 2020-2021;
- Fleet Replacement Squadron, Jacksonville FL, HSM-40 "Air Wolves", 2021-2022;
- Fleet Squadron, Jacksonville FL, HSM-48 "Vipers", 2022-Current;
- Detachment 3 "Intimidators" Training Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, Safety Officer, 2022-Current.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the timetable. This is a flag line only mission at the cemetery.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 28 MARCH 20241215 - Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XpiEQ5oNRMncGRTCA1230 - Mission briefing.
1300 - Flag line of honor on arrival of hero and family.
1315 – KSU to assigned shelter for flag line of honor and military honors.
Stacey “Lil Bit” McCarthy
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
(619)277-5176You 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
