The family of
LCDR Marion Diller II, US Navy (Ret), has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor him for his service to our country. It would be our honor to do so.
LCDR Diller entered the Navy in 1947, lying about his age when he went in as an enlisted man. He couldn't pass the physical to become an officer because he couldn't reach high enough, he was too short. Eventually they dropped that requirement and he started moving up the ladder. He went to college, graduated, and became an officer. Enlisted to officer -- he was a mustang. His duty stations included: NAS North Island; Italy; NAS Miramar; Virginia Beach; Oak Harbor, WA; Adak, Alaska; Brownsville, TX; Marietta, GA; and attended school in Kansas. He went to Japan on tour. LCDR Diller retired from military service October 1, 1981. His awards include the Good Conduct Medal (w/4 Bronze Stars), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (w/1 Bronze Star), and the National Defense Service Medal (w/1 Bronze Star).
He was actually retired twice … retired one day, canceled it that afternoon, went back to work the next morning … retired again, went to his luncheon, and started work with what is now L3com that same afternoon. Post retirement he was the liaison between L3com and the Navy. In the beginning, it was written into the contract between L3Com and the Navy for him to work for them because of his clearance. No one else fit his qualifications.
LCDR Diller loved sailing, coin collecting, tinkering, and spoiling his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Diller, daughters: Susan Crane, Tonya Jennings and Katrina Moffatt. Grandchildren -- Chris Craig, Kimberlyn Craig, Vivienne Jennings, Haley Jafek, Julianna Jafek, Isabelle Jennings and Joe Jafek and great grandchildren Alan Wilson, Taylor Craig, Riley Craig, Eli Craig.
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 doing a flag line for our hero at the Coronado Yacht Club for his funeral service and military honors. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Saturday, October 20, 2018:1300 - Stage at Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118.
https://goo.gl/maps/AyuJMD1etqp1315 - Mission Briefing
1330 - Approximate Arrival of the Family
1340 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer from Vehicle
1415 - Flag Line for Military Honors
R/C Cal Braley
So Cal PGR - Ride Captain
braley56@gmail.com
619-805-6541
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.
