What We Do.
posted by Officer in Charge | 3:32 PM
1st Memorial Honors Detail
The 1st Memorial Honors Detail (1MHD) performs military funerals in Ventura County, CA. This MHD is part of a nation wide military society called the 1st U. S. Volunteers. This MHD has members from each branch of service. The 1MHD Ventura has provided military honors for 144 veterans since January 2004. We have honored 41 of these 144 veterans in 2008. Go to militaryhonorroll.blogspot.com to see the Honor Roll of names. Post comments at http://comments4militaryhonors.blogspot.com .
About Me
- Name: Carl Wade
- Location: Ventura, California, United States
I retired from the US Navy in Sept 1993 after 32 years of active and reserve service. While serving on ships and working on surface to air missile and gun systems, I was on the Cuban Missile Blockade and served in Vietnam. My last active duty was in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm. I was part of the Military Sealift Command in Saudi Arabia. After retirement, I got involved with the U.S. Volunteers soon after 9-11-2001. I was trained and certified through Riverside National Cemetery to be an Honor Guard prior to establishing a Memorial Honors Detail in Ventura County California, in January, 2004.
Monday, October 13, 2008
1MHD Description
The 1st Military Honors Detail (1MHD), a part of the 1st United States Volunteers (1USV) a private non-profit military society, provides Military Honors at veterans' funerals and other public events. The 1 MHD conducts a meeting and practice drill at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park (cemetery) 5400 Valentine Rd. in Ventura, CA, every month, on Sunday afternoon, from 1 to 4 pm. There is one more practice meeting in 2008 on November 9th. The dates for 2009 are: Jan 26, Feb 8, Mar 15, Apr 19, Jun 13, Jul 12, Sep 20, Oct 11, and Nov 1. We usually practice a full service for cremated remains by having the Honor Guards carry in a tri folded flag and a simulated urn. Our rifle team (dry) fires three rifle volleys, the flag team unfolds the flag and holds it horizontal while our bugler plays "Taps." The flag is refolded and given to the Officer in Charge who in turn presents it to the (simulated) next of kin. These words are spoken: "This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation, as a token of our appreciation, for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one." We also practice a service for casketed remains and being a color guard. If you are in need of our free services or would like more information about joining or donating to this IRS 501 (c) 3 non profit, tax exempt organization, contact me by email at militaryhonors@pacbell.net or by telephone at 805-667-7909. CWO4 Carl Wade, USN Ret. Officer in Charge, 1st Memorial Honors Detail, Ventura, CA. View my Blog http://www.militaryhonorroll.blogspot.com/ to see the honor roll of names of veterans that we have honored.
posted by Officer in Charge | 3:28 PM
1MHD Biography
Biography of Members
1st Memorial Honors Detail
2nd Regiment, 9th District Command
1st United States Volunteers
Ventura, Ca.
October 12, 2008
1. Jeff Erskine retired from the US Air Force as a Major after having advanced through the enlisted ranks. Jeff currently works for the County of Ventura and lives in Oxnard, CA.
2. Carl Wade retired from the US Navy as a Commissioned Warrant Officer, CWO4, in September 1993 after 32 years of service. He is a Vietnam and Desert Storm veteran and served on the Cuban Missile Blockade. Wade was a Senior Chief Petty Officer, E-8, prior to being commissioned in 1980. CWO4 Wade is the Officer in Charge of the 1st Memorial Honors Detail, 1MHD, based out of Ventura, CA. Carl and his wife live in Ventura, CA.
3. R. F. Mike WySocki retired from the US Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) with over 30 yrs + service. Beginning with US Navy as a "tail hooker," he flew off aircraft carriers as an AT3N (CA) with multiple WESPAC deployments. After short break in service, Mike joined Ca. Air National Guard supporting various missions such as: Air Defense Command, Tactical Fighter Group, Air Reconnaissance Group, Air Photo Reconnaissance Group, and Air Refueling Wing. Supported Imperial Iranian Air Force, Isfahan, Iran. Mike was class president (‘89B) of the USAF SR NCO Academy. His formal education includes an MBA and a MBM. Mike and his wife Wendy live in Oxnard, vacationing on their ranch in Preston, Idaho, and annually cruising the world over.
4. Bill Roderick is a veteran of the US Army Special Forces, having served multiple tours in Vietnam. 1st Sergeant (E-8) Roderick is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the 1MHD. Bill, who is retired from a career in construction, lives in Ventura, CA, and is active in community events.
5. Roger Ferris is a veteran of the US Navy having served as a Radioman 2nd Class Petty Officer. Roger retired from a career as a high school teacher and counselor. Roger is a Past Master Mason. Roger and his wife live in Santa Paula, CA.
6. Jerry Watkins is a veteran of the US Army having served as a paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. SGT Watkins is retired as a Battalion Fire Chief for the Carpinteria – Summerland Fire District. Jerry and his wife live in Carpinteria, CA.
7. Mike Parrent is a veteran of the US Marine Corps. CPL Parrent works in Oxnard and lives in Camarillo, CA.
8. Bob Davison is a veteran of the US Army having served as a paratrooper in Vietnam. Specialist 4 Davison lives in Santa Clarita, CA and works in the LA area.
9. Bruce Taylor is a veteran of the US Navy having served as a Gunners Mate on the smallest and largest of ships, a river patrol boat and an aircraft carrier. Bruce lives and works in Simi Valley, CA, where he owns and operates his plumbing business, BT Plumbing.
10. Andrea Tinajero is our volunteer trumpeter. She is a member of the Young Marines and the Navy Sea Scouts. She is also taking flying lessons. Andrea attends High School and lives in Santa Paula, CA.
11. Rafael Tinajero is our volunteer snare drummer. He is a member of the Young Marines and the Navy Sea Scouts. Rafael attends High School and lives in Santa Paula, CA.
12. Joseph Thayer is our volunteer Bagpiper. He has over 20 years playing experience. Joseph works for the County of Ventura and lives in Ventura, CA.
1st Memorial Honors Detail
2nd Regiment, 9th District Command
1st United States Volunteers
Ventura, Ca.
October 12, 2008
1. Jeff Erskine retired from the US Air Force as a Major after having advanced through the enlisted ranks. Jeff currently works for the County of Ventura and lives in Oxnard, CA.
2. Carl Wade retired from the US Navy as a Commissioned Warrant Officer, CWO4, in September 1993 after 32 years of service. He is a Vietnam and Desert Storm veteran and served on the Cuban Missile Blockade. Wade was a Senior Chief Petty Officer, E-8, prior to being commissioned in 1980. CWO4 Wade is the Officer in Charge of the 1st Memorial Honors Detail, 1MHD, based out of Ventura, CA. Carl and his wife live in Ventura, CA.
3. R. F. Mike WySocki retired from the US Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) with over 30 yrs + service. Beginning with US Navy as a "tail hooker," he flew off aircraft carriers as an AT3N (CA) with multiple WESPAC deployments. After short break in service, Mike joined Ca. Air National Guard supporting various missions such as: Air Defense Command, Tactical Fighter Group, Air Reconnaissance Group, Air Photo Reconnaissance Group, and Air Refueling Wing. Supported Imperial Iranian Air Force, Isfahan, Iran. Mike was class president (‘89B) of the USAF SR NCO Academy. His formal education includes an MBA and a MBM. Mike and his wife Wendy live in Oxnard, vacationing on their ranch in Preston, Idaho, and annually cruising the world over.
4. Bill Roderick is a veteran of the US Army Special Forces, having served multiple tours in Vietnam. 1st Sergeant (E-8) Roderick is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the 1MHD. Bill, who is retired from a career in construction, lives in Ventura, CA, and is active in community events.
5. Roger Ferris is a veteran of the US Navy having served as a Radioman 2nd Class Petty Officer. Roger retired from a career as a high school teacher and counselor. Roger is a Past Master Mason. Roger and his wife live in Santa Paula, CA.
6. Jerry Watkins is a veteran of the US Army having served as a paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. SGT Watkins is retired as a Battalion Fire Chief for the Carpinteria – Summerland Fire District. Jerry and his wife live in Carpinteria, CA.
7. Mike Parrent is a veteran of the US Marine Corps. CPL Parrent works in Oxnard and lives in Camarillo, CA.
8. Bob Davison is a veteran of the US Army having served as a paratrooper in Vietnam. Specialist 4 Davison lives in Santa Clarita, CA and works in the LA area.
9. Bruce Taylor is a veteran of the US Navy having served as a Gunners Mate on the smallest and largest of ships, a river patrol boat and an aircraft carrier. Bruce lives and works in Simi Valley, CA, where he owns and operates his plumbing business, BT Plumbing.
10. Andrea Tinajero is our volunteer trumpeter. She is a member of the Young Marines and the Navy Sea Scouts. She is also taking flying lessons. Andrea attends High School and lives in Santa Paula, CA.
11. Rafael Tinajero is our volunteer snare drummer. He is a member of the Young Marines and the Navy Sea Scouts. Rafael attends High School and lives in Santa Paula, CA.
12. Joseph Thayer is our volunteer Bagpiper. He has over 20 years playing experience. Joseph works for the County of Ventura and lives in Ventura, CA.
posted by Officer in Charge | 3:20 PM
