CONFIRMED: S1c Clyde McMeans, Recovery, US Navy, Active Duty Death, WWII (72-26) 29 Apr 26
8922 Airport Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78216
USA
US NAVY – ACTIVE DUTY DEATH – RECOVERY
The family of S1c Clyde McMeans, US Navy. Requests the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders in the recovery of their loved one and a LEO Supported Procession to the Funeral Home. We are honored to accept this invitation.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has identified the remains of one of my great uncle’s crewmates—and a friend of our family—and he will be returning home next week to be laid to rest. As you may recall, my great uncle, SK3 Roberto Stillman Garcia, and S1C Clyde Clifford McMeans were both aboard the USS California when it was torpedoed at Pearl Harbor in 1941. Their remains, along with those of 18 fellow crewmates, were laid to rest at the Punchbowl in Honolulu as unknowns.
My family will forever be grateful to the City of San Antonio, the San Antonio International Airport team, and especially you and your team for the tremendous honor and care shown in escorting my great uncle to the city limits on October 17 of last year. That gesture meant more to us than words can express.
Now that S1C McMeans is finally coming home, I wanted to ask whether your team might be able to escort my great uncle’s crewmate in the same manner as you did for my Tío Beto. This is a historic and deeply meaningful occasion—a World War II hero who made the ultimate sacrifice and, after 84 years, is finally returning home to the great state of Texas.
WEATHER: Hi 92 / Lo 70, 15 % Chance of Rain, 90 % Humidity, Wind: 4 mph ESE
REQUESTOR: Angelica Garcia, Family SPOX
STAGING: 9:30 am, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
San Antonio International Airport
Cell Phone Waiting Lot (Behind the Gas Station)
8922 Airport Blvd
San Antonio Texas 78216
https://goo.gl/maps/s9GAmi27evG2
*** MOTORCYCLES ONLY***
BRIEFING: 10:00 am
PLANE ARRIVES AT: 10:54 am (Delta #788)
KSU: 11:45 am (On Cue, Semper Gumby)
WEATHER: Hi 85 / Lo 75, 0 % Chance of Rain, 93 % Humidity, Wind: 9 mph SE
DESTINATION: 2:45 pm
Sawyer-George Funeral Home
12497 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78410
https://maps.app.goo.gl/k7ZrkeK74DLCQgk46
We will have an Honor Line at the Funeral Home.
RC: Juan “Doc” Sanguino
sanguino5366@gmail.com
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers