This will be a 2 Part Mission The family and the U.S. Army has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present when Fallen Hero, SGT Myles D. Penix, 27, US Army, Active Duty returns to his family in So California. We would be honored to do so.
SGT Penix was a U.S. soldier in F Company, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
SGT Penix joined the Army in April, 2012. Prior to joining the Army he served in the U.S. Navy from 2007 to 2009, during which time he served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
After enlisting in the Army he deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom/Freedom's Sentinel from August 2014 to April 2015.
SGT Penix is survived by his son Desmond.
Part 1 will consist of the PGR meeting the family at the airport for the Hero's arrival back to So California and accompany to the funeral home.
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 approximately 6.5 miles to the funeral home.. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Part 1 Time table for Saturday, 26 MAR 16: 1500 - Stage at Bob Hope USO, 203 World Way, #200, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5807
https://goo.gl/maps/MpLLdibUzxJ2 1515 - Mission briefing
1545 - Prepare for KSU to arrival location
1630 - Est KSU to McCormick Mortuary, 635 S. Praire Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301
https://goo.gl/maps/26W3DXfm5AB2 1700 - Est arrival at Mortuary and Flag Line for dignified transfer
Part 2 TBA R/C Scott 'Tailgate' Wiles
So Cal PGR Ride Captainscottwiles@yahoo.com
626-922-6304
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.
Please post your condolences for the family at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?415407
