Carol Harris, the daughter, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor her father, Gary Goins, for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Gary Dale Goins served his country in the United Stated Marine Corps from May 3, 1966 through June 13, 1969, 10 months of which was served in Vietnam. Gary was wounded in combat twice, and his commendations included a Purple Heart and a Certificate of Commendation. He also served in the USMC Reserves until he received his Honorable Discharge on August 6, 1973. At the time of his discharge Gary had attained the rank of Corporal.
In civilian life Gary worked as an Iron Worker for 20 years. After that he worked for the City of San Diego as Assistant Reservoir Keeper at La Mesa’s Lake Murray and at San Diego’s Lake Miramar. Gary worked for the City of San Diego for 17 years until his retirement. He also loved to play golf and to spend time with his family.
Gary is survived by his wife, Linda Jean Goins, siblings Curtis Goins, Diane Nigro, Carolyn Bogenholm, Arlene Scroggins and Bobbie Goins, two half brothers Doug Goins and Richard Goins, daughter Carol Harris, son Lenny Goins and 4 grand children.
We have been asked to accompany our Hero and family from the family home in La Mesa to his final resting place at Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 15 miles.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the family home to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Friday, August 8, 2014:1115 – Stage at ARCO Gas Station 7594 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/iVohs1130 – Mission Briefing
1145 – KSU for Family Residence
1200 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Vehicle
1215 – KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/qzPKk 1300 – Flag Line and Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Ryan WynnSoCal PGR Ride Captain
SoCal PGR Mission Ops Team
ryan92020@gmail.com
619-699-9196
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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.
Please post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?393343
