The family of Thomas Andrew Middleton 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.
Thomas served in the United States Navy from Sept. 19, 1983 - Feb. 28, 2007. Thomas dedicated his life to the Navy and went on to work civilian contract for another 11 years. Thomas just 6 years ago, met his son through Ancestry.com and Dominic at 27 would be his only child. They spent the last 6 years getting to know each other and Dominic gave our hero his first grandchild. Unfortunately, Thomas passed suddenly and way too young.
Thomas loved sports and played baseball most of his life as well as spending time at the VFW.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
NOTE: 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.
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 chapel service to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Monday 09 JAN 20231215 - Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 (
https://goo.gl/maps/6qP2nDxkjwRwQucV7)
1230 – Mission Briefing
1245- Transfer to horse drawn carriage
1300 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Military Honors.
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
(619)277-5176
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.
