The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of David Lowry Carter to participate in their loved one's final military honors. It would be our honor to do so.
David retired from the Navy after serving on active duty from 26 MAR 90 to 31 MAR 10. Our hero served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman/Dental Technician. His time in service to his country included the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. As a dental tech in that era, his duties included the identification of our in-theater KIA's by means of dental records. The (FMF) suffix to his HM2 rating stands for “Fleet Marine Force”, meaning he was trained with and was qualified to perform duties in concert with Marines.
David passed on June 2nd , 2017 at the young age of 49.
Our hero, David, was a highly decorated sailor that continued to serve in US Naval Reserves following his retirement from active duty.
His commendations included but were not limited to:
Navy Marine Corps Commendation Ribbon with 1 Gold Star, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Ribbon with 4 Gold Stars, Navy Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Navy Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Navy “E” Ribbon with 2nd Award, Navy Good Conduct Ribbon with 6 Bronze Stars, Navy Expeditionary Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Southwest Asia Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Service Ribbon, Outstanding Volunteer Ribbon, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, Navy Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, Navy Rifleman Ribbon, Navy Pistol Ribbon
Fleet Marine Force Enlisted Warfare Specialist Device
Our hero was a widower preceded by his wife, Debra Denise Carter (Mulvihill), the love of his life, in March 2007 at the age of 38. His oldest son, Jeremy David Carter, preceded our hero, at the age of 27, in August of last year.
David is survived by:
Sons: Christopher, Brandon (USA currently serving in Kansas), and Dylan Carter.
Parents: Cloyce and Mary Carter
Siblings: Dianna Carter, Cynthia Carter, and Cloyce Carter Jr.
NOTE 1: Temperature for this mission should be approaching 100 degrees. Hydrate, dress for the heat, wear sun block, cover your head and don't be afraid to step away and take a knee. Keep and eye on your fellow riders and attendees for signs of heat related stresses.
NOTE 2: This mission posting if to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see timetable below if you'd like to participate. For those of you who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Saturday, 12 Aug 2017:1130-Staging at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
661-259-2276
23233 Lyons Ave., Newhall, CA 91321
https://goo.gl/maps/ZMs499vs57k1145-Mission briefing
1200-est. Flag line as our hero is transferred to the family vehicle.
1215-est KSU - Eternal Valley Memorial Park
661-259-0800
23287 Sierra Highway, Newhall, CA 91321
https://goo.gl/maps/B3hMNkkGxgH21230-ETA at cemetery for flag line and graveside service with full military honors.
Steve Blumenfeld
SoCal PGR Ride Captainsteveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
661-212-2284
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 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.
