The family of Raymond Eugene McFarland has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to honor this Hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Raymond served 4 years in US Marine Corps from 1968 until 1971, and was deployed to Vietnam where he saw combat action. He served in an Armored Unit and was proud to be involved in tank action. He was also in the reserves until 1974.
Raymond was an avid motorcycle rider and just recently took at trip with his wife to South Dakota. He worked in Security at Sycuan Casino and was actively involved at St. Therese Parish and was a Fourth Degree Knight.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Bonnie: children, Kevin, Kristi, Todd, and Luke: grandchildren, Jordan, Alexis, and Jonah: and brother Donnie.
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 the funeral home 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 Tuesday, 23 June 2015:
1145 – Stage at St. Therese Parish, 6016 Camino Rico, San Diego, CA 92120
https://goo.gl/maps/y8MQP1245 - Mission briefing
1315 – Flag line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1330 – KSU Accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (approx 13 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/MJUnm1430 – Flag Line Funeral Service With Full Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
Raymond Eugene McFarland 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 leave your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?405148
