The family of Jack W. Arnold, Jr, Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient has requested the PGR’s participation in our hero’s committal service as he is laid to rest at Miramar National Cemetery. We are honored to fulfill the request.
Jack served in the United State Army and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Additionally, Jack was awarded the: Good Conduct, National Defense, Republic of Vietnam Service, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign medals.
Due to the wounds Jack sustained in combat, following his release from Walter Reed Army Hospital, he was medically discharged from active duty. While Jack was serving in Vietnam his own father was killed in a coal mining accident. Jack was granted emergency leave. He was then offered a discharge due to the extenuating circumstances as Jack was
the only son. He opted not to take the discharge and returned to Vietnam.
His family only became aware of this story after Jack passed away. A close friend of Jack’s shared the story with his daughter, Melissa. After his medical discharge, Jack was in a severe car accident sustaining a brain injury and became permanently disabled.
Jack liked to play cards, do word search books and he smoked and collected pipes.
While Jack lived his entire life in Lewisburg, West Virginia, His daughter Melissa has elected to have his cremains interred at Miramar.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a Flag Line of Honor Mission at Miramar National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 30 JULY 20241115 - Stage: Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TjhGauErYGvF6rNL71145 - Mission briefing.
1155 - Move to Cortege Lane #3, post Flag Line of Honor for arrival of hero and family.
1230 - Flag Line of Honor for dignified transfer of hero into committal shelter followed by Full Military Honors
R/C Ted Tomaszewicz [Mr. T.]
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
201.970.5546
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 is 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. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
