The family of
Colonel Donald Dean Henry has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Col Henry, 76, served in the US Air Force from 1963 to 1990. In 1965, as a 1st Lieutenant piloting the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, Class 66A, Nellis AFB, Donald was named “Top Gun” in his class.
This hero’s long, distinguished career included 3 tours in Vietnam where, as a fighter pilot, he flew 129 combat missions. He was also a test pilot for the F-105 Thunderchief, the F-111 Aardvark, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the F-4 Phantom and the A-7 Corsair. He retired in 1990 at the rank of Colonel.
After retiring from the military Donald was consultant at the Pentagon and several aerospace companies. He was also a realtor and writer of a novel and many short stories.
Donald is survived by wife Dixie Henry, Sisters; Sally Mecklenbury, Susan Sassic, Jeanne Coleman, Step Children; Heidi Huffman and Jensen Rufe.
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 this hero and his family to Miramar Cemetery. 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 Wednesday, 5 JULY 2017:1045 - Stage at Aliso Creek Rest Area South, 7 miles north of Oceanside on I-5. The family will meet us there to continue to Miramar National Cemetery.
https://goo.gl/maps/UpFL3zpsYzK2 1115 - Mission Briefing
1130 - (Est) KSU for accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/XJ7xbaSJovJ2 1230 - (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1300 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
Col Donald D Henry (Ret) 5/27/1941 – 6/16/2017 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.
