The family of Colonel Fred Romero, 90, 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.
Colonel Romero served 31 years in the United Marine Corps. From February of 1953 to July of 1984. Fred joined the Marines right out of high school. Fred received his BA from Adams State where he was valedictorian of his class. He had a double major in mathematics and sociology.
As a second lieutenant, Fred was sent to Korea where he served as a forward observer. After he returned to Camp Pendleton he met his first wife, Jean. Fred retired a full Colonel after 31 years.
After retirement, Fred began teaching high school mathematics in Colorado. During this time, he also extended his schooling and obtained a MS in mathematics but that still wasn’t enough. Fred went on to obtain his doctorate in 1966.
In 1967, Fred joined the US Department of Labor where he remained until he retired. Most of Fred’s retirement time was spent with his son renovating homes in Washington. In 2011, Fred and his wife moved to California to be closer to family.
Fred is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carol Romero; son, Fred; and daughters, Debbie and Cynthia. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, three brothers, and one sister.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 15 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 03 MAY 20221230 - Stage at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary, 13243 Poway Road, Poway, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/WDQ9cp4PjxWq8Whj91240 - Mission briefing.
1250 - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach.
1300 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/4aQtFussFAhgMeqs51330 - (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery.
1400 - Flag line, funeral service with full military honors.
Stacey “Lil Bit” McCarthy
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
(619)277-5176You 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.
