Sgt. Laura Danielle Barbee, 31, USA (ret.), Ridgecrest/Arvin, CA - 25 OCT 16

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The family of Laura D. Barbee, 31, US Army, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one at her final service.  We are honored to accept this invitation.

Laura joined the US Army in 2007 and retired in 2015. She was medically retired as a Sergeant. She completed 2 tours in Afghanistan.  She loved her country and served proudly. Countless soldiers have commented that Laura helped them to be better soldiers.

Laura was highly decorated:   Combat Action medal, Army commendation medal,  Army achievement medal(3rd award), Army good conduct medal(2nd award), Meritorious Unit commendation, National Defense Service medal, Army Service medal,  Afghanistan campaign medal/w campaign star(2nd award), Overseas service ribbon(2nd award),  NATO medal.

Laura loved to ride her Harley.  She was full of love and life.  She had an infectious laugh and a huge smile gracing her face.  Laura touched many lives and was a great mentor. She had an eye for seeing a need, and then proceeded to meet those needs.

Laura is survived by her parents Dale and JoAnne Barbee and numerous brothers, sisters, Aunts, Uncles, and other family members.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and her family from the mortuary  to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.

Time Table for Tuesday 25 Oct 2016:

0915 - Stage at Holland & Lyon's Mortuary, 216 S Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 https://goo.gl/maps/sQLjU
0945 - Mission Briefing
1015 - KSU for Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203 https://goo.gl/maps/kKmX1
1215 - Est. Arrival at Bakersfield National Cemetery


R/C Greg "Drifty" Vincent
SOCAL PGR Ride Captain
Sliick333@msn.com
1-760-371-5467

You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.

Please remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:  https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?423896