The family of Dean Kenneth Spooner 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.
Dean passed away at the age of 75 years old. His death certificate reflects, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus.
Dean joined the Army on 08-29-67, his reserve service ended on 8-29-73. He rose to the rank of sergeant E-5 & was honorably discharged 8/28/1969. Dean served in the Vietnam War. Honors include National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good conduct Medal, Bronze star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Air Metal, Sharp shooter, & he received the purple heart.
After Dean left the Army, he became a Contractor for 54 years. He was a pilot & former owner of his own airplane. He was also a sailboat sailor & former owner of a sailboat.
Dean was in several car clubs: The Porsche for 52 years, BMW, and Studebaker. He was President of Lemon Grove Rotary club. Member of Elks Lodge, American Legion, life member of VFW.
Dean is survived by his wife of 54 years Janice Spooner. His sister Sally, daughter Claudine & his niece Erin.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, all PGR members are welcome. The family is asking for an escort from the Elks Lodge in El Cajon to Miramar Cemetery. Approx. 23 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.
After the mission ends at Miramar, some of us (ALL are invited) will escort the family back to the Elks lodge. There will be a celebration of life starting at 1pm. There will be food served to family & PGR members. PGR members are invited.
Time Table for Friday, August 11th. 202309:45 - Stage at El Cajon Elks Lodge 1812, 1400 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92109
https://goo.gl/maps/W54wSJUHDsWDScqB9 10:10 - Mission Briefing.
10:25 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, Ca. 92122,
https://goo.gl/maps/fBffAhu8hoVsaNsK7 11:00 - Arrive at Miramar
11:15 - Flag Line to transfer our Hero to the "Final Honors Coach".
11:30 - Full Military Honors.
R/C Ken Brassell
SoCal PGR Ride Captainkenbrassell@gmail.com
619-334-9447
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed 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 the radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
