Part 2 of 2 PartsThe PGR has been invited by the Romero family, and the US Coast Guard family to honor their Hero,and fellow Coastie ET3 Kurt Kenneth Romero, 31, we would be honored to do so.
Kurt was born on Dec. 2, 1984 and passed from this life into next on May 2, 2016. He was 31 yrs. old. Kurt was preceded in death by his father.
Kurt was still on active duty in the United States Coast Guard when he passed. Kurt had attained the rank of Electronic Technician Third Class. (E4). Kurt was stationed up in Northern California in Humboldt County. He and his 10 man crew were in charge of housing for the other Coasties when on deployment. The rest of Kurt's team will be flown down for his funeral on a Coast Guard transport.
Kurt leaves behind his mother, 3 brothers, and 1 sister. The family was very moved at the Patriot Guards attendance at the arrival at LAX, and could not say enough about what a great thing it is that we do. They are very excited about seeing us again on Saturday.
Kurt's Mom just kept saying he would have loved this very much. We will do our very best to make a terrible day for the family a little bit better.
Note: This is an active duty death there will be dog tags 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 church services to his final resting place all on the grounds of Forest Lawn. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time table for Saturday, 14 MAY 16: 1215 - Stage - Forest Lawn Mortuary, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068
https://goo.gl/maps/RAjf1QwSaHR2 1230 - Mission Briefing
1300 - Flag Line as our Hero is brought out from church to coach
1315 - KSU to final resting place for our Hero
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain
USCG Veteranmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
I will stand the flagline for them,
until they have to stand the flagline for me
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?417483
