The family of
Mary Elizabeth Ahern has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for her service to her country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Mary Ahern, 103, was a nurse who volunteered to serve her country in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. She served first in Spokane, then, as a first lieutenant, in an evacuation hospital in Europe. Mary and her fellow nurses followed the troops, tending to them under tents around the clock even as fighting erupted miles away. Mary also worked with the prisoners freed from the Buchenwald Concentration Camp. At the time of her honorable discharge she had attained the rank of 1Lt.
In civilian life Mary was Supervisor of Nurses at UCLA, Professor of Nursing at Fresno State and Assistant Director of the Red Cross. She had many hobbies that included raveling, cooking, reading, wood carving and writing. Mary Ahern is survived by her sister Valmir Fischer and Brother Bill Ahern. She has 52 nieces and nephews.
There was already a funeral for Mary so we have been asked to stand a Flag Line at her committal service.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below.
Time Table for Friday, January 11, 2019:
0945 - Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/9vzGnrj9vvB21000 - Mission Briefing
1015 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1030 - Flag Line for Committal Service
Stacey McCarthy "Lil Bit"
(619)277-5176
smoerschell@yahoo.com
R/C Patriot Guard, San Diego
Mary Elizabeth Ahern
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.
