This will be a 2 part mission.
Part 1.The family if
Yeoman 3rd Class Shingo A Douglass 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.
Shingo Alexander Douglass, 25, was born at the US naval hospital on Okinawa and spent many summers as a boy in Japan where he learned to speak Japanese fluently. He was proud of his Japanese and military family background. His father was a Marine and young Shingo attended school at Camp Foster on Okinawa. An adventurous young man, Shingo loved to travel, was a certified scuba diver, a Black Belt in karate and played tennis.
In 2014, Shingo reported for duty aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Fitzgerald (the “Fightin’ Fitz”) homeported at Yokosuka Naval Base, Yokosuka, Japan. He was thrilled to be back in Japan. His father described Shingo as a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend who loved the U.S. Navy and was proud to be a part of the USS Fitzgerald crew.
Sadly, this hero was among 7 US sailors killed when the Fitzgerald collided with a container ship off the coast of Japan.
The family has asked the PGR to be present upon his return to San Diego and again at his funeral service. We are honored.
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 from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: 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. Time Table for Part 1, Friday, 30 JUNE, 2017:1830 – Stage at Spanish Landing Park, 3900 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
https://goo.gl/maps/YET3Ks12v7Q2 1900 – Mission Briefing
1920 – KSU to San Diego International Airport
1940 – Flag Line for our Hero and Family
1945 – (Est) KSU to El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121
https://goo.gl/maps/CKLiP72uaFQ22025 - Estimated Arrival at El Camino Memorial Park
2030 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer from Coach
Part 2 TBA.R/C Craig (Gunny) DonorGySgt USMC (Ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
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PGR SoCal State Captain
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
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YN3 Shingo A Douglass 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 post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?439013
