The family of BMC Oscar Mejia 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.
Oscar Mejia served proudly in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1974. Oscar was in the Korean and Vietnam wars. During this time he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 bronze star. He retired at the rank of BMC.
After the military he worked at the shipyards as a rigger until retirement. He adored his family and did everything he could to support them and let them know he was proud of them. He loved being outside in his yard tinkering with everything. he loved watching football with the guys in the family, he loved singing ditties and making rhymes and making everyone laugh. He was hilarious!
Oscar is survived by wife Sylvia, children Ed, Deb & Jane, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
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 his final resting place. 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 Tuesday October 18th, 2022:0815 - Stage at Partridge Creek Mortuary, 10330 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071https://goo.gl/maps/deudMUGP6cYzpdUv5
0830 - Mission Briefing
0845 - Flag Line for transfer of hero to coach
0900 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/PpMuRTsMW6BRimzbA0930 - (Est) Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1015 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
So Cal PGR Ride Captain(619) 277-5176
smoerschell@yahoo.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 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.
