The family of Charles Everett Abel 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.
BT-2 Charles Everett joined the military in September of 1970 and served 4 years in the Navy.
Please read the write up below. His wife wrote this as a quick summary of his life. I love how she wrote this and feel it’s perfect to use:
Charles “Mr. Chuck” Everett Abel was born November 9, 1951 in Monte Vista Colorado, and his family moved to San Diego in 1956. His father had been a CB in the Navy, his oldest brother joined the Navy and when Chuck graduated high school in 1969, he kind of drifted for a year. Then because the Vietnam War & the draft was ramping up, in September 1970 he decided rather than be sent in to hand to hand combat, he’d join something safe like the Navy. He was actually in Boot Camp at the Great Lakes when he received his draft notice but by then he was secure. Once out of Boot Camp, he was assigned to the USS Ashtabula which was based out of Long Beach California. In the nearly 4 years he served as a BT-2, he made 2 Westpac cruises, & was released 2 months early so he could start his academics. But, as a BT the only condition to his early release was that he assist in the move of the ship from Long Beach to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Unlike his eldest brother, he never wanted to make the military career, but he did enjoy his time in the Navy, and came out of it with wonderful memories of places he might never have seen.
He made his career in Aerospace but never forgot his time on the high seas, & passed February 20, 2021.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings are required.
Time Table for Friday April 30, 2021:1000 - Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/t5iZZCgsD9k 1015 - Mission Briefing
1045 - Move to the designated shelter
1100 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy, “Lil Bit”
SoCal PGR Ride Captainsmoerschell@yahoo.com
619 277-5176
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
