We have been invited by the family of Paul A. Thompson, 89, to attend the Military Honors of their loved one. It will be our privilege to fulfill their request.
Paul served our great country by joining the Navy in 1955, he was raised in Michigan and the Navy brought him to San Diego where he lived the rest of his life. Paul’s daughter, Tina, tells me that her Father was 6’5” so he said serving aboard ships was a little tougher on his head.
After the Navy Paul served as a Chula Police Officer until he retired from the force.
In his spare time Paul enjoyed Woodworking, tinkering in his garage. Spending time with family. And his motorcycle trips.
Paul was preceded in death by two months by his wife, Nancy L. Thompson, who will be interned with Paul today.
Paul and Nancy had two children, a son John Thompson and a daughter Tina Cavano. Along with three 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 a Flag Line of Honor at Miramar National Cemetery. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
Timetable for Friday 19 JULY 20240900 - Stage at Miramar National Cemetery,5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUkmxh4xEJKW2CCu8 0915 - Mission Briefing.
0930 - Flag Line of Honor for Heroes arrival.
1000 - Service with Military Honors.
Paul “RoundTrip” McCarthy
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.
