The family of
Ernest Henry Hardaway 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.
Ernest Hardaway, 80, served in United States Navy for 15 years. A Marine Mechanic, Ernest served in both Korea and the Republic of Vietnam and attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer before finishing his career on the USS Halsey in San Diego. His military decorations include the Good Conduct Medal (4th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Meritorious Unit Commendation.
Ernest’s post military career was in civil service working as an air conditioning and refrigeration specialist for the United States Navy Public Works Center in San Diego.
Ernest, always a good listener, dedicated much of his time to others. He shared his infinite wisdom, loyal friendship, unwavering faith in the Lord and his desire for all around him to live abundantly. He was known to be passionate about his childhood music-the blues; and really enjoyed gospel music. He possessed an uncanny ability to be of service, love others, forgive, and “the breaking of bread” with both family and friends. He was a good cook with a few of his specialties being smoked brisket, chicken and ribs, mustard greens, and chicken and dumplings. Some of his favorite meals were salmon croquettes with grits, catfish, short ribs, liver with onions, and greens with hot water cornbread.
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 this hero 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, January 11, 2019:
0700 - Stage at Kohl’s parking lot 5505 Balboa Ave San Diego, CA 92111
https://goo.gl/maps/Yo4MS3rKg2N2 0720 - Mission Briefing
0740 - KSU for Family Home
0750 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Waiting Vehicle
0800 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/bj8MVscmQHu 0830 - Estimated Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
0900 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Ken "Santa Ken" Brassell
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
kenbrassell@gmail.com
619-333-9685 cell
Ernest Henry Hardaway 2/2/1938 – 12/20/2018You 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.
