The family of Gary Stewart Chase, 70, 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.
Gary Stewart Chase served proudly in the US Army 1965 to 1968 achieving the rank of SP5, Specialist 5 (E-5) prior to his honorable discharge. He became a Paratrooper then joined the Special Forces, Green Beret at Fort Bragg, NC. He was deployed to the Vietnam War where he was awarded National Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.
Gary was a machinist in the aerospace business. He grew up loving to fish and being active in water sports. He was known as a quiet, smart, dependable friend. He had a great sense of humor that only his close friends knew.
He loved to push the limit as he grew up. Always ready for a challenge. He enrolled in the Army on a buddy system in 1965 with a good friend and was with him thru basic training until he became a paratrooper and moved on.
Gary is survived by one daughter Shannon Aman, son Bret Chase and 4 Grandchildren, Raini, Dominik, Gavin and Liam.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Monday 19 July 2021:0820 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/7oQ3TqthpCT679KL70840 – Mission Briefing
0900 – Flag Line for arrival of family and transfer of Hero to Horse and Carriage.
0930 – Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service.
R/C Paul McCarthy
SoCal PGR Ride Captain619-838-9123
pmccarth1@gmail.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 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.
