The family of
Robert John Smith, 71, 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.
Robert Smith served his country in the US Navy from 1967 to 1971, time that included duty in Vietnam. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/ 3 bronze stars, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w(Korea), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w Device. At the time of his discharge he had attained the rank of RM3, Radioman Petty Officer 3rd Class.
The family has requested we accompany this hero from Legacy Funeral Care in La Mesa to his final resting place, Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. We are honored.
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 mortuary 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 Friday, 25 August 2017:1200 – Stage at Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care, 7043 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/PmvnwcDTZJF2 1230 – Mission Briefing
1245 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1300 – KSU for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/AkrhuPiPbRT2 1330 – (Est) Arrival at Ft. Rosecrans NC
1400 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaPGR SoCal Regional Ride Captain
llizarraga@yahoo.com
619-971-2236
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.
