The family of Jonathan P. Brink 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.
Jonathan Paul Brink, 39, served for over 10 years in the US Army infantry and completed two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan before he was medically discharged. Johnathan earned many awards for his dedicated service to our country, here are a few; the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (x2), Army Commendation Medal (x3), Army Achievement Medal (x3), and Army Good Conduct Medal (x2).
Always being dependable, accountable, and in shape, Jonathan’s friends all said that he was the ideal soldier! Jonathan had a rough childhood and experienced a lot of traumas during his military service which ultimately led to his being medically retired from the Army. Having left behind what he felt was “his purpose” fighting for our country and his fellow soldiers, Jonathan never really found his footing in his civilian life.
Jonathan is survived by his wife, Maribel, three children and four stepchildren.
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 Mission will be an accompaniment from El Cajon to Miramar National Cemetery, approx. 17 miles. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
Timetable for Friday 27th September 20240815 - Stage at Partridge Creek facilities, 1591 Cuyamaca Street, El Cajon, CA. 92020
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DbPurfsiXkPdkCn77 0830 - Mission Briefing.
0850 - Flag Line of Honor for Hero's transfer to coach.
0900 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dYehrDewt185a5kTA 0945 - Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery.
1015 - Flag Line of Honor, Funeral Service with Military Honors Miramar National Cemetery.
Paul McCarthy “RoundTrip”
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captain(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 is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire while 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 of Honor or service. Please keep the radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
