The United States Navy and the family of PO1 Robert A. Olson have asked the Patriot Guard to be with them as they say their final farewell to their hero. We are honored to attend.
Robert started his Naval Service in Great Lakes, IL on March 1st 2012, where he attended Boot Camp and follow on “A” and “C” schools to become a Fire Controlman (AEGIS) before going to Dahlgren, VA for his final training before arriving at his first Command, in November 2013, the USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) in Yokosuka, Japan.
After his three year tour he went back to Dahlgren for some advanced training before arriving at the USS NORMANDY (CG 60) in Norfolk, VA in September 2017. In 2019, he transferred to his current command the USS PRINCETON (CG 59) in San Diego, CA where he achieved the rank of First Class Petty Officer.
During his career he completed multiple deployments around the world. Some of his awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct, Meritorious Unit Commendation’s, and Two Navy Battle Efficiency Awards. He additionally qualified as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist and an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist.
Robert is survived by his spouse Jussa Watanabe Olson; daughter Sabrena Lee Olson Olson; mother Roxanne Lee Olson Olson; step sister Larissa Hamilton; aunts & uncles Marilyn Olson-Mears (David Mears), cousin Abraham Mears and his cousin August Mears.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the timetable.
Timetable for Monday, 2 October 2023:
1130 - Stage at Arrive at Cypress View Mortuary (please arrive quietly as service will be in session) 3953 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nwuNmcvJVaNS4X9971145 - Mission Briefing
1210 - Flag Line for hero's transfer to coach
1215 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://maps.app.goo.gl/os94tGCuTTPiDWyr81245 - Arrive at MNC
1315 - Flag Line for hero's Service with full military honors
Ride Captain
Paul "Round Trip" McCarthypmccarth1@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 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.
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.
