The family of LCDR Daniel Eugene Lambson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
Daniel Lambson, 85, served his country in the United States Navy for 25 years. Time spent serving in Vietnam. Dan’s passing is sadly due to cancer caused by agent orange.
Born in Toole, Utah he was adopted at birth by Eugene & Frances Lambson who he lost at an early age. At the age of 18 he decided on a career in the Navy, rising swiftly from seaman to Lieutenant Commander. He became a part of the nuclear program in 1959. Dan was all Navy. He served on 5 submarines, 4 surface ships including the USS Midway (CV-41) and his last surface ship was the USS Blueridge (LCC-19). He volunteered for a year in Vietnam in 1966. He retired from the Navy, after serving 25 years, in 1979. Dan then went to work as a director of engineering at Pomerado Hospital where he worked for 18 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW and the American Legion. He helped deliver food to the mission and several other charitable organizations.
Dan accomplished a great deal in life but those closest to him will tell you that his biggest joy was the relationships he formed with his family and friends. He met his wife Linda in 1957 and their 64 years together were filled with love, laughter, adventure, travel and an unbreakable bond. His love of family and God always came first. He always had his rosary nearby.
Preceded in death by their oldest son Michael, Dan is survived by his loving wife Linda, son Jeffrey and daughter in law Deborah, grandchildren Danielle Martin (Robert), Stephanie Whatley (Jake), great-grandchildren Hanna, twins Grace & Abby, all of whom he loved deeply.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place, approx 30 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the cemetery.
Time Table for Thursday, May 5th, 2022:1115 – Stage at Poway Bernardo Mortuary, 13243 Poway Rd., Poway, 92064
https://goo.gl/maps/hSbjoC76ucM24wSm71130 – Mission Briefing
1145 – Flag Line for Hero’s transfer to coach
1200 – KSU for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/bqDymq3vZjCaSgfB61300- Arrive at Ft. Rosecrans
1330- Flag Line, Service with full Military Honors
R/C Paul McCarthy
“RoundTrip”
SoCal PGR Ride Captainpmccarth1@gmail.com
619 838-9123
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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent 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. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
