The family of
Lieutenant Commander James Celani, 43 has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
James Celani joined the US Navy right out of college. He was a career military aviator who rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Although not a SEAL, LCDR Celani was assigned to Headquarters Staff Naval Special Warfare Command, Coronado. The SEAL community embraced him and he, in turn, loved and worked hard for them for over 9 years.
Jim had planned to transition to a civilian position with the command in September. But just 10 weeks shy of his 20th year with the Navy his life was cut short in an unprovoked act of violence.
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 church services 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.
Note: The weather is predicted to be very hot. Please stay hydrated and be sure to eat; the body needs both food and drink to tolerate the heat.Time Table for Friday, 23 JUNE 2017:1245 – Stage at Tierra Santa Lutheran Church, 11240 Clarimont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92124
https://goo.gl/maps/MhUdC8y2bVF2 (please arrive quietly, the service will be in progress)
1315 – Mission Briefing
1400 – (Est)KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/w9FmHNbgNpr 1430 – (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1500 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Rick RoxasSoCal PGR Ride Captain
619-851-7047
coachroxas@gmail.com
LCDR James CelaniYou 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 post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?438406
