The family of Gordon Browning have invited us to be present and honor him during his services Tuesday, 22 APR 14. It will be our privilege to do so.
Gordon served as a 2LT in the USAAC during WWII. After the war he joined the LAPD and served as an officer there for 27 years. During that time he was involved in getting kids off the streets to stop them from drag racing by starting car clubs. He was also one of the founding board members of the NHRA. Gordon was instrumental in working with Pomona police to help establish racing at Pomona Raceway, and also did much of the legal legwork that resulted in the creation of Lions Drag Strip a few years later.
Gordon was married to his wife, Betty for 68 years, together they volunteered and contributed to with many community organizations including: Covina Rotary, the Shriners, Masons and he was a strong supporter of the Ontario USO. They donated the flag pole at the USO. He was also involved with the Field of Valor at Covina High school, proceeds from that went to purchasing computers and flat screen TVs for the USO. As a Rotarian he sent monthly care packages to a deployed unit overseas.
Gordon was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty. She passed away 6 months ago. He is survived by 2 daughters, Linda Foley & Gayle Ness.
Please join us as we gather to honor this Hero for his faithful service to our nation.
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 the hero and his family from the church services to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
IMPORTANT: Please arrive quietly as the service will be underway.Time table for Tuesday, 22 APR 14:1230 - Stage at Christ Lutheran Church, 311 South Citrus Ave, West Covina, CA 91791.
http://goo.gl/VLPrcw1245 - Mission Briefing.
1300 - Flag line for dignified transfer of our Hero.
1315 - (approx.) KSU for Forest Lawn in Covina for Final Honors and Burial.
http://goo.gl/wp0tloR/C Mike YoungSoCalPGR Ride Captain
American Legion Member
U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran (1967-1971)
951-206-0703
MYOUNG49@aol.com
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 this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?389233
