The family of CPO John Everett Flowers, Jr., 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.
John Everett Flowers Jr. ,76, was in the Air Force from 1966 until 1969 and transferred to the Navy, where he served from 1969 and retired at the rank of Chief Petty Officer in 1989. He was a Vietnam veteran and earned the following awards: Good Conduct Medal (3), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2 Stars), Navy "E" Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (1 Star), Overseas Services Medal (3 Stars), Air Force Longevity Medal, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Insignia, Command Chief Badge, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
Upon retirement from the military, John went to work for the United Postal Service for over 20 years and then retired for the second time. He and his wife Sandra got married just two weeks after meeting, but enjoyed over 55 years together until John’s passing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, and his church. He also loved his country and family!
He is survived by his wife Sandra, daughter Janet Baker, 1 granddaughter and 2 great-grandchildren.
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 our hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place approx. 19 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Timetable for Friday May 3rd, 20240730 - Stage at East County Mortuary, 374 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2qXEHwBJ2EFHaYnU60745 - Mission briefing
0800 - Depart East County Mortuary for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFPpbYzeRJTtyVtH90845 - ETA at Miramar National Cemetery
0915 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Military Honors
Paul “RoundTrip” McCarthy
So Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain(619)838-9123
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 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 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.
