The family of Harry Wielin has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard to Honor this American Hero. It will be our Honor to do so.
Harry Wielin lived to be 91 yrs old. During that time he accomplished more things than most people do in their life time. Harry was born in 1930 when times in this Country were very hard to adjust to. But with the talents he had he was able to overcome all of the trials that beset him and his family growing up.
All of his knowledge put to good use helped him out during the Korean War where he served 4 yrs with the US Coast Guard fixing things, inventing things, and making things happen to help his family get thru the tough times. Harry served in the US Coast Guard from March 19,1948 until his Honorable Discharge in August 14, 1952. Harry attained the rank of Quartermaster 2nd Class Petty Officer.
Some of Harry's many accomplishments were providing a navigation system with a sextant for the USCGC Taney to navigate the waters of the Bering Straits. The Taney was a high endurance cutter (WHEC 37) that was one of the very few that survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She is now a museum in Baltimore Harbor.
Harry also serviced the LORAN stations ( Long Range Aid To Navigation.)in the South Pacific during the Korean War. Which in those days was like today's modern GPS.
Because of losing so many of his ship mates on rescue operations in the Bering Sea, Harry could not and would not eat any type of crab meat because it always reminded him of the cost of human life.
When Harry got out of the service he started dabbling in a lot of hobbies that continue to help mankind today..Harry ended up making parts for the Apollo Rocket program many of which are still used today. Some of the gears he designed helped the astronauts land on the moon.
He also was instrumental in solving a myriad of problems for mans first landing on the moon.
Some of Harry's parts for the space shuttle are on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC. Harry received the Silver Snoopy Award that flew in outer space from the Astronauts as well as many other awards from Rockwell.
During Harry's down time he started sailing, rode a bicycle from Redondo Beach to the Grand Canyon and from Washington State to San Francisco.
Harry's Son, Ronald followed in his Dads footsteps in his love for the Sea and joined the US Navy. He served 8 yrs launching F-5's and T-38's.
Sadly Harry passed away from Jaw Cancer.
Harry is survived by his wife Patricia of 67 yrs., Daughter: Karen, 4 sons, Jim, Ron, Kenneth, Jeff, 8 Grandchildren, and 12 Great Grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to the cemetery, approx 13 miles. 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.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions, have face covering available if needed.(Please arrive quietly as church services will be in progress)Time Table for Tuesday 15 June 2021:1000 - Stage St. James Catholic Church, 415 Vincent Street, Redondo Beach, Ca. 90230
https://goo.gl/maps/tBPsdzNQjje9BWmj81015 - Mission Briefing
1045 - Flag Line for Hero as he is brought out to coach
1100 - KSU to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Ave., Culver City Ca. 90230
https://goo.gl/maps/ixSdd7H2cLfhtskp91145 - ETA at Holy Cross Cemetery
1200 - Services get underway for our Hero, Flag Line and Military Honors
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR/ Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us"
Only 2 defining forces offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ, and the American Soldier:
One died for your soul, the other one died for your freedom.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.
