The family of Harry D. Penny 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.
Harry D. Penny Jr., 85, served in the Navy and in the Navy Reserves for 35 years from 1956 – 1991. He earned many awards during his time as a Hospital Corpsman serving two tours in Vietnam and one in Iraq during Desert Storm alongside his Marines. Some of his awards are Navy Achievement Medal (3), Good Conduct Medal (4), Navy Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal (2), Vietnam Service Medal (2), Southeast Asia Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2), Meritorious Unit Commendation (2), Recruiting Service Ribbon, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
During Harry’s reservist years he became a deputy sheriff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, where after serving several years was medically retired after sustaining injuries received while in the line of duty. This didn’t slow Harry down as he became the published author of two books and several poems. His other passions were singing, sailing, and of course spending time with his family and friends.
Harry is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (2022) and they leave behind four children: Kevin 62, Laurie 56, Chad 52, Shalyn 46 and four grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, all PGR members are welcome. This mission is an accompaniment from the family home to Miramar National Cemetery of approx. five miles. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate.
Timetable for Monday June 3, 20241030 - Stage at Good Shepard Catholic Church 8200 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xmETja2PG9Wb1Edv6 1045 - Mission Briefing.
1100 - KSU for family residence (.5 miles).
1120 - Flag Line of Honor for Hero’s transfer to family vehicle
1130 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XZNH3vk4b5A1kJ3Q6 1200 - Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1210 - Flag Line of Honor for Hero’s transfer to Final Honors horse drawn carriage
1230 - Flag Line of Honor, Funeral Service with Military Honors Miramar National Cemetery
Paul McCarthy “RoundTrip”
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captain(619) 838-9123
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 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.
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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
