Chief Petty Officer Finan arrived in San Diego this morning and it was an honor to serve as an escort with my brothers from the Patriot Guard Riders.
KIA in Iraq, the explosive ordnance disposal specialist was transported from the airport to the Bankers Hill area of San Diego. As the procession made its way along Harbor Drive, we could see members of the Coast Guard saluting. On each street corner on 5th Avenue in Bankers Hill and Hillcrest, there were uniformed members of the Navy saluting as the procession passed. Throughout, law enforcement provided traffic control and escorts, with the fire department prominent in the procession.
In addition to the military salutes, civilians lined the street, some waving American flags and some with their hands over their hearts.
Here is a short video from Channel 10 San Diego.
Picture of CPO Finan, overhead picture of procession (by Faris Tanyos), and video obtained from Channel 10 San Diego website.
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