This will be a 2 part mission The US Army and the family of SPC Christine Faith Armstrong, 27, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival and services for this Hero, we would be honored to do so.
SPC Christine Faith Armstrong, 27, enlisted in the US Army in February, 2014. She was stationed at Ft Hood, TX and sadly perished in a accident along with 8 of her fellow soldiers during training.
SPC Armstrong was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armoured Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry. During her time in the Army she served deployment in the Global War on Terrorism, and in Korea.
SPC Armstrong was born in Camp Lejeune, NC, into a military family. Her father is a Marine who served proudly. The family moved around a lot and finally settled in Twenty-nine Palms, CA, where she graduated High School in 2007. Growing up, she and her sister talked about enlisting in the military and following in her father's footsteps serving their country. As it turned out her sister got married before she could enlist, but Christine fulfilled her dream of enlisting at age 24.
Christine is described as a generous, friendly person, who always tried to look after everyone around her. She was a wonderful Aunt who gave her nephews piggyback rides and was a kind, loving and happy person.
She will be missed by all those who knew her, her family, her friends, and her fellow soldiers.
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 her family from the arrival to the funeral home. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE ARRIVE FUELED UP AND READY TO RIDE Part 2 TBA when details are available
Part 1 Time table for Friday, 10 JUN 16: 1800 - Stage at John Wayne Airport (parking lot at Dove St and Campus Dr) 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
https://goo.gl/maps/P51yQbeEFYv (Note: this link is not for the terminal area, it is for the parking lot at Dove St and Campus Dr) 1815 - Mission briefing
1830 - KSU to arrival location
1900 - Est KSU to Wiefels Yucca Valley Mortuary, 57285 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
https://goo.gl/maps/bSPMwbAekXx (approx 112 miles/2hrs)
2100 - Est arrival at mortuary & Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero
R/C Paul 'PeaceKeeper' Anderson
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainPeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com
310-717-3656
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 to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?418878
