The family of Michael Frank Young, 75, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend Military Services for their Hero. We are honored to attend.
Mike was born on November 10, 1946 in Seattle, WA, and passed away on February 5, 2022 in Ridgecrest, CA, where he resided. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Sea Bee Builder from 22 June 1965 to 22 June 1967; he deployed to the Republic of Vietnam with NMCB 6 and obtained the rank of BU3. His second deployment took him to Camp Whiskey in Antarctica. Upon completion of Active Duty, he cross rated to the Utilitiesman Seabee Rate, entering at China Lake, CA and served in the Reserves for almost 2 years. He was awarded the Vietnam Service
medal with Fleet Marine Force Combat Operations Insignia, Antarctic Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
After his service, he worked at Car Quest in Ridgecrest for 30 years and retired. He enjoyed shooting, cars, and the good times spent at DJ’s Pub, his “Cheers” Bar where everyone knew his name. His father, Frank, served as well in the US Army from 1941 to 1945 and moved to Ridgecrest after his military service.
He is preceded in death by his wife Carol, Mother Norma, Father Frank, Sister Cindy and daughter Carolyn. He is survived by his daughters Katherine (Rich) Merati, Lora (Mason), son Scott (Natalia) Eagles, nine grandchildren, and 11 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 staging location to the church, approx 3.5 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.
Time Table for Saturday, 12 February 2022:1000 – Stage at Beanster’s Espresso Parking Lot, 1601 N. Triangle Dr., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
https://goo.gl/maps/v1v4eE9aoLVuNyn891020 – Mission briefing
1035 – KSU for RCA Church, 800 W. Upjohn Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
https://goo.gl/maps/uJp9iZvwkxVthPgy51045 – Estimated Arrival at RCA Church
1055 – Flagline for Dignified Transfer from family vehicle to Sanctuary
1100 – Start of Services (to include Military Honors)
1200 – Estimated Service completion
1205 – Flagline for dignified transfer from Sanctuary to Motorcycle
1210 – KSU to reception being held at DJ’s Pub, 135 Garnet Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
https://goo.gl/maps/q4UCQ2PMqVPD4dfi81225 – Estimated Arrival at DJ’s Pub
1230 – Flagline for transfer from Motorcycle in to building.
NOTES: Please observe COVID-19 protocol, wearing face covering and social distancing while attending this service. Please bring parade flags and hand-held flags for flag line, as well ascommunication capability via CB if equipped.
Scoti Tomlinson
SoCal PGR Ride Captain(760)499-4950
tomlinsonscot@yahoo.com
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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.
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.
