The family of Steven Dale Hankins, 54, 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.
Steven joined the Navy in 1988 & retired in 2009. Steven qualified as underway Officer of the Deck, and earned his surface warfare officer qualifications. In July 2007, that’s when Chief Warrant Officer Hankins reported to his final duty station, training support center, San Diego.
CWO3 Hankins has been awarded the Navy & Marine Corps commendation medals (3 awards), the Navy & Marine Corps achievement medal (4 awards) & other various campaign & service ribbons. He received a total of 31 medals.
After retiring from the Navy, Steven was employed by the department of defense. He was a GS13, he was working at the training support center, San Diego. In his spare time Steven liked to camp with friends & family, and he wanted to travel more with his wife after retirement.
Steven Hankins grew up in Dallas, Texas where he married his lovely wife Tracey in 1988. Together they had 3 children, Heather, Nick, & Brandi. Steven is survived by his wife Tracey & his 3 children, many other family members, and friends. He will not be forgotten.
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 accompany the Hero from a funeral home in Santee to Miramar National Cemetery, approx 15 miles. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable, for those that would like to meet the procession at the cemetery we will see you there.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID PRECAUTIONS IF ANY, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED.
Time Table for Thursday, 18 NOV 2021:0845 - Stage at Partridge Creek Mortuary, 10330 Mission gorge Rd., Santee, Ca. 92071
https://goo.gl/maps/4ngU2fkp9wyXq5ZM70900 - Mission briefing
0915 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
0930 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/xf8SDBAdKegKij9C7 (15 miles)
1000 - Approx time of arrival at Miramar Nat. Cemetery
1030 - Flag Line and Full military honors
There will be a celebration of life at the Elks Lodge in El Cajon following the service at Miramar. All Patriot Guard are invited. 1400 E. Washington El Cajon, Ca. 92019
R/C Ken Brassell
SoCal PGR Ride Captainkenbrassell@gmail.com
619-333-9685
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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
