The family of Mark A. Derraco 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.
Mark Derraco was born November 11, 1940, entered into his eternal rest on October 3, 2023, he was 82 years old. He served in the United States Navy from 1969 -1991 retiring as a CPO. Mark was a Submariner for 14 years serving as a Mess Specialist and Chef. Mark then Proudly served for 8 years as a Company Commander then Recruit Division Commander at the Naval Training Center, San Diego
Mark was a Certified Dietician for the California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation. At home he was a man who Loved Jesus Christ; a Patriot, an Amazing Inspirational Father, an accomplished Chef, and was a big Washington Redskins/Commanders football fan! Mark is survived by his wife Helen, sons Marlon, Randy, daughter Tracy and four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR are welcome, this will be a Flag Line Only at Miramar National Cemetery.
Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Wednesday October 25, 202311:30 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego Ca. 92112
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tAAwiM5aZgz6Bjis6 11:45 - Mission Briefing
12:00 - Flag Line of Honor for our Heroes Arrival
12:30 - Flag Line of Honor at Funeral Service with Military Honors Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.
Ride Captain Russ “BigRuss“ Jubenville
bigruss3@gmail.com (619) 729-4713
You do not have to be a Veteran or ride a motorcycle to attend this mission. ALL PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this is your first Mission, go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the Ride Captain (R/C). 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, with Honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking and please silence and don’t use your Cell phones during the flag line and 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 are honoring.
