Honor Mission
Grover Glenn Johnson, Jr., Veteran
USN
Blairsville, Georgia – 04-04-19
Blairsville, Georgia – 04-04-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Grover Johnson, USN, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a silent flag line in his honor. It is our honor to do so. Mr. Johnson was born in 1955, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973 and served for 3 years as an Aviation System Technician. He then went to work for Gulfstream Aerospace and retired with over 35 years at Gulfstream. Grover was an avid golfer and loved fishing and spending time with his friends. He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother and grandfather.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 04-04-19
Staging Time: 12:00 pm
Mountain View Funeral Home
513 # 3 MURPHY HWY (US 19/129, off of 76/515)
Blairsville, Georgia 30512
https://www.google.com/maps/search/3+Murphy+Hwy+%23513+Blairsville,+GA+30512/@34.871885,-83.9685655,16z?hl=en-US
Blairsville, Georgia 30512
https://www.google.com/maps/search/3+Murphy+Hwy+%23513+Blairsville,+GA+30512/@34.871885,-83.9685655,16z?hl=en-US
Ride Captain:
Doug Smith
678-644-4491
pgr.dougga@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
After a short briefing at 12:30 pm. We will stand a flag line from about 12:45 pm until the service starts at 2:00 pm. Family arrival is expected to be 1:00.Weather in the mountains is expected to be partly cloudy, in the mid-upper 60’s. Please plan accordingly.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Doug Smith
Position: Georgia Assistant State Captain
Position: Georgia Assistant State Captain
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5 Comments To "Grover Glenn Johnson, Jr."
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On April 1, 2019 @ 7:53 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Grover Glenn Johnson, Jr. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By Elliot Parsowith On April 1, 2019 @ 9:26 pm
Sincere condolences to the friends and family of Grover Glenn Johnson, Jr. during this difficult time. It will be my Honor to stand in the flag line for Mr. Johnson, a hometown neighbor of mine.
#3 Comment By Elliot Parsowith On April 1, 2019 @ 9:29 pm
Sincere condolences to the friends and family of Grover Glenn Johnson, Jr during this difficult time. It will be my Honor to stand for one of my “Hometown Heroes” of Blairsville, GA.
#4 Comment By Poppa Joe On April 1, 2019 @ 10:10 pm
Miz. Alice and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, We thank you for your service to a grateful nation, may your family find peace in knowing you served proudly and comfort in the months to come. Your mission is complete May you rest in peace. We salute you.
#5 Comment By speedyo On April 2, 2019 @ 9:07 pm
My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Grover Glenn Johnson, Jr.. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace, your duty here on earth is done.
Lamar “SpeedyO” Owen, USA, Vietnam 1967-1968
Riding in Memory of My Brother
James W. Owen USAAC WWII