The family of SCPO Nemaia George Hunkin, USN (RET) 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.
George proudly served 30 years in the United States Navy achieving the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer and retiring in 1990. George was a veteran of the United States Navy and was stationed at various locations such as Midway Island, Taiwan, and Italy. He also served onboard the USS Nereus and the USS Saipan. His final station was in Dahlgren, Virginia at NSWC. During his service he was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and Overseas Service Medal to name a few.
Post retirement, George continued to serve the Navy through his management career at DeCA, the Defense Commissary Agency, where he worked for 15 years before retiring again in 2008.
In 2005, he met his life partner, Teresita “Diana” Sotoa, with whom he spent 12 wonderful years traveling, dancing, and providing help to those in need both in San Diego and in the Philippines.
George was an avid traveler and often visited the Philippines with Diana. Together, they were committed to enriching the lives of family and friends around them. Loved ones in the Philippines honored and respected George so much they gave him the nickname, “King George.” George was a loving husband, caring father, loyal friend, and proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was also a dog-lover. Those who know him have experienced his love and affection for their family dog, Brooklyn.
He is survived by his spouse, Teresita Sotoa, his daughter, Crystal Hunkin, step-son, Sammy Sotoa, and grand-dogs Brooklyn Sotoa and Chance Sotoa.
NOTE: There will be motorize escort for this mission.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 to Miramar cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the Church, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Tuesday, September 5, 20170930 – Stage at Windsor Hills Community Church, 7485 Orien Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
https://goo.gl/maps/BVA68wRgdf521000 – Mission Briefing
1015 – Flag Line for dignified transfer to coach.
1030 - KSU for accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/1JqHw8gs8UA2 1130 – Flag Line for Military Honors and funeral service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
PGR 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.
