The family of Howard Grant Dunbar 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.
Howard joined the Navy in 1977 & honorably retired in 2001 as an SPCO. He was a combat veteran in Desert Storm, the Gulf War, & Kuwait, & Saudi Arabia.
The family believes that his death is combat related the to Gulf War Syndrome, asbestosis exposure led to disease that killed him, service connection is still pending.
After leaving the Navy, Howard worked for 20 years Radio Frequency/ Fiber Optics Engineer for Nextel/Sprint/T-Mobile.
Howard is survived by his spouse, Shari Dunbar, Sisters Phyliss Bergeron, Frances Dunbar, brothers Harry and Don Dunbar, Daughters Shari-Kristine and Stephanie Dunbar, Sons Jason Dunbar and Casey Higgins. Howard also had seven grandchildren.
He was the Commander and active officer of Poway VFW, NRA Certified Range Safety Officer at South Bay Rod and Gun Club.
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 Partridge Creek Funeral Home to his final resting place. approx. 6 mi. 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 Tuesday 06 MAR 2023 09:45 - Stage at Partridge Creek Funeral Home, 10330 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071
https://goo.gl/maps/jxeKMTd67z59QJXp6 10:00 - Mission Briefing
10:30 - KSU for Miramar
11:00 - arrive at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/boJW4vjki6gGBBy86 11:15 - flag line to place urn in horse drawn carriage.
11:30 - Flag Line for Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Ken “Santa Ken” Brassell
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captainkenbrassell@gmail.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.
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.
