The family of Captain Kelly L. McComb 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.
Mr. McComb served his country in the United States Navy for 5 years, from 1981 through 1986. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, Kelly continued to serve his country as a Federal Firefighter until he retired in 2016 at the rank of Captain.
Kelly joined the US Navy as a Hull Technician after high school in 1981 and was stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was honorably discharged in 1986 and landed his first job out of service as a firefighter with the Federal Fire Department in Oahu, Hawaii. He was stationed at Station 15 in Schofield Barracks Army and then Station 14 in Wheeler Air Force Base. He later transferred to San Diego in 1988 and was assigned to fire stations on various military bases. Kelly retired as a Captain in August 2016 from the Federal Fire Department after 30 years of service. His last duty station was at Station 111 in Point Loma.
Kelly was born on February 19, 1963 in The Dalles, Oregon, but grew up in Penrose, a small rural town in Colorado. As a young boy, he was involved in the 4-H club and raised many different animals as he enjoyed the country life. Growing up the youngest of four boys Kelly learned to be tough, quick and resourceful to outdo and outrun his older brothers. Living in Hawaii he enjoyed the beach. He was a strong swimmer and liked body surfing and boogie boarding. Throughout his life, he held many interest from welding to deep sea diving to gardening to American history to tae kwon-do where he attained his black belt. He was a do-it-yourself kinda guy. He also enjoyed taking his Harley for a spin. He was a perfectionist, got things done and worked hard and played hard.
Kelly is survived by his children, Kevin and Nichol McComb (Nikki); his brothers, Wayne McComb (Doris) of Kearney, AZ and Pastor Michael McComb (Stephanie) of Lockhart, TX; and his sister-in-law Nancy McComb.
The family has requested an accompaniment from Pacific Beach Chapel, Pacific Beach, CA to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 11 miles. It will be our honor to do so.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran & 1st Responder. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to the cemetery of approximately 11 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: Covid-19 restrictions may still apply. Please have face coverings/masks available, if needed.
PLEASE NOTE, WEATHER IS EXPECTED TO BE WARM. PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY AND HYDRATE.Time Table for Tuesday 22 June, 2021:1300 – Stage at Pacific Beach Chapel, 4710 Cass St., San Diego, Ca 92109
https://goo.gl/maps/XggadfFzN23cobiYA1315 – PGR Briefing
1330 – Dignified Flag l
Line as Hero is carried to funeral coach.
1340 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/HHQDcHhGbpFLmMHQA1400 – Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1430 – Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service.
R/C Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
So Cal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainCarlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
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 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.
