The family of Chief Petty Officer Jason C. Finan welcomes friends, Sailors, veterans and citizens to line the streets near the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Nov. 1 following the conclusion of the funeral to show respect for his service and sacrifice to our nation.

A funeral procession to Miramar National Cemetery will follow the private memorial service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at approximately 12 p.m. The service is not open to the public.

"Chief Finan was extremely proud of his service to his country, he was deeply respected by his peers and teammates," said Capt. Dean Muriano, commander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1.

The procession route from Sacred Heart Catholic Church to Miramar National Cemetery Nov. 1 is as follows: Depart C Avenue and go toward 6th street, turn left onto 6th street, turn right onto Alameda Blvd., turn right onto CA-282 East, keep straight onto CA-75 South, take ramp right for I-5 North toward Downtown, take ramp right to 52 East, take ramp right for I-805 North toward Los Angeles, take ramp right and follow signs for Nobel Drive and turn right onto Nobel Drive.

Finan, who served 13 years on active duty, died Oct. 20 from wounds sustained during an improvised explosive device blast near Ba'shiqah, Iraq. Finan was serving in an advisory capacity to the Iraqi coalition force supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

A Hero flight transferring the dignified remains of Finan arrived at the San Diego International Airport Oct. 28 and were transferred to the Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary.

Finan entered the U.S. Navy Aug. 26, 2003, and during his service received 18 awards, which included: Navy Marine Corps Commendation with Combat V, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two), Army Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon (two), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, NATO Medal Rifle Expert Medal and Pistol Expert Medal.

He obtained the following qualifications during his military career: master explosive ordnance disposal, expeditionary warfare specialist, naval parachutist, enlisted surface warfare specialist, MK-16 and SCUBA supervisor.

For more information, contact Lt. Patricia Kreuzberger at (619) 756-3915.