The family of Christopher Michael Davis has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his funeral service and military honors, it will be our honor to do so.
Christopher Michael Davis enlisted in the Coast Guard on 3/23/1997 and served proudly until 3/23/2001. While in the Coast Guard he achieved the rank of Petty Officer second class(MK2). At the end of his enlistment he went straight into the reserves. He was recalled the morning of 9/11/01 back into active service.
During his enlistment he earned his sharp shooter ribbon, the CG"E" ribbon,Sea service ice ribbon, Good conduct Medal and the Commandants letter of Commendation. He was very active in obtaining all training that was related to help him support his command.
At the time of his death Christopher was a Manager of facilities at Northrop Grumman, carrying many licenses to do his job. Including steam engine and water treatment. He would still turn wrenches any chance he could. He was a bit of an overachiever. In may of this year he completed his Bachelor's degree in Science Business Admin. with concentration in Project Management. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, completing his 4 year degree in 18 months.
He enjoyed watching football, movies and listening to music with his family. He had training to participate in the Spartan races. He also had decided to to go back to Active Reserves this time as an officer.
Christopher is survived by his wife Heather Davis and two Daughters one 18 years old and one 15 years old.
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 staging area to his final resting place. 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 Monday, 27 NOV. 17:1100 - Stage at the park and ride on Ave S west and Geiger, Palmdale, CA -
https://goo.gl/maps/H29rrcboLR221115 - Mission brief. After mission brief I will ride to escort the family to the staging area.
1130 - KSU for Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Rd., Arvin, CA 93203 -
https://goo.gl/maps/etnrL57ZR4p1300 - Flag line, service and Military Honors.
R/C David CorbinU.S. Coast Guard Veteran
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
Lancaster/Palmdale area
ALR Post 311 Ride Captain
cell: 661-965-1719
Standing for those who stood for us.
You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those that 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 by the R/C (ride captain), Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casual if you are driving in a car. Please feel free to attend.any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
