The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival of a Hero coming back to the US and his family, we are honored to do so.
SGT Donald Lee Murphy was serving with the US Army in what is now North Korea near the Chosin Reservoir on December 2, 1950 when he was lost in battle. He was serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, 31st Regimental Combat Team. He has been Missing in Action for nearly 69 years.
A few months ago President Donald Trump arranged a meeting with the Leaders of North Korea who agreed to return remains to the US as part of that meeting, SGT Murphy was one of the 55 remains released. On September 4, 2019 SGT Murphy was identified through DNA submitted by his family and is now returning home.
SGT Murphy's nephew, Donald Murphy, who was named after him, recalls many stories in the family about his uncle. He said that he joined the Army with his brother Harold, but Donald was the one who wanted to join the Army and see the world. He will now come home and be buried in the same cemetery his brother and father are buried, Fort Rosecrans in San Diego.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary, approx 12 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
Part 2 TBA when details availableTime Table for Thursday, 07 NOV 19:1045 - Stage at Spanish Landing Park East, 3900 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
https://goo.gl/maps/vH7Kn3gqb35vbac591100 - Mission briefing
1130 - Move to arrival location
1200 - Est KSU to Legacy Funeral and Cremation Care, 7043 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/gsAvaAPwAym1230 - Est arrival at Legacy Funeral and Cremation Care
1235 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes
before leaving.
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.
