Part 2 of 2 partsThe US Army and the family of SPC Christine Faith Armstrong, 27, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the 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 mortuary to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you would prefer to meet us at the cemetery we will see you there.
NOTE: INLAND EMPIRE STAGING: please meet up at Chevron Gas, 1090 Ontario Mills Dr., Ontario, CA 91764 (near 4th St & I 15 frwy) https://goo.gl/maps/AXnWEpdTFr72 NO LATER THAN 0930 and caravan out to the mortuary in Yucca Valley, approx 81 miles. We will be able to top off in Yucca Valley prior to going to the mortuary..
HEAT WARNING: It is predicted to be very warm, please hydrate and remain hydrated and bring snacks to remain energized.Part 2 Time table for Monday, 20 JUN 16:1130 - Stage at Wiefels Yucca Valley Mortuary, 57285 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
https://goo.gl/maps/bSPMwbAekXx 1145 - Mission briefing
1200 - Est Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero into coach
1215 - Est KSU to 29 Palms Public Cemetery, 5350 Encelia Dr., Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
https://goo.gl/maps/27KrQJkKLNk (approx 20 miles)
1230 - Est arrival at cemetery and Flag Line as Hero is moved grave side
1245 - Est Service and Military Honors
R/C Ernie "Casper" Kopasz
SoCal Pgr Ride CaptainUSAF/CANG Vet/LEO (Ret)
erniepgr@aol.com
760-963-8971
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 condolences for the family to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?418878
