The family of Michael Vernon Pardue has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Michael Pardue served his country for 20 years in the US Navy from 1974 to 1994. He retired at the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
He passed away at a young age of 63 of cancer. He is survived by his wife Laura Pardue.
His hobbies were shooting, & amateur radio.
The family has requested an accompaniment from Legacy Funeral Home to Miramar National Cemetery. We will have a motor escort.
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 funeral home 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 Thursday, 07 March 2019:0700 - Stage at Legacy Funeral Home, 7043 University Ave., La Mesa, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/sm6u7Wr65S220715 - Mission Briefing
0730 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
0805- KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/NkYVpkxu74620845 - Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
0900 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Ken Brassell
SoCal PGR Ride Captainkenbrassell@gmail.com
619-334-9447
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.
