The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family to honor their Hero, Christopher "Chris" Michael Carlisle, it will be our honor to do so.
Chris Carlisle went to his glory on August 18, 2017. He was born September 23, 1977 in South Carolina to Mike and Melinda, and as the first of five children, showed his natural leadership abilities early in life. Always the athlete, he was standout baseball and football player, as well as a nationally-ranked BMX rider.
Chris graduated from Twentynine Palms High School in 1995. In 1996, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he began his career as a distinguished leader and mentor. He served 3 tours in OEF/OIF and was the recipient of a Bronze Star, Purple Heart with gold star in lieu of 2nd award, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Valor distinguishing device and 2 gold stars in lieu of 3rd award, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Valor distinguishing device and 2 gold stars in lieu of 3rd award, and a Combat Action Ribbon with 1 gold star in lieu of 2nd award.
In March 2016, he retired, at the rank of 1st Sergeant, and began a second career as the National Program Director of Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs. More recently, he was racing with The Warrior Built Organization, and he lost his life while racing the #352 in the Vegas to Reno event.
Chris was passionate about helping others. God and family were first in his life, and everyone who met Chris got a brilliant smile, a laugh, and usually some sage life advice. His faith, personal strength in the face of adversity, and his ability to always find humor, adventure, and a good time left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Chris is survived by his father Mike Carlisle of Yucca Valley, mother Melinda Taylor (Dean) of Fallbrook, his children Dylan, Megan, and Hailey and their mother Brooke of Yuma, AZ, brother Brian (Janna) of Alta, IA, sister Dana Abell (Brandon) of Mohave Valley, AZ, sister Kimberlee Beaird (Dillon) of Saint Robert, MO, brother Tyler (Anna) of Fallbrook, his nephews and niece Micaiah, Zach, Bradlee, Brodee, Madeline, Robert, and Bentlee, extended family, and countless friends. He will forever be missed.
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 mortuary to the cemetery.. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Tuesday, 29 AUG 17:1000 - Stage at Weifels & Sons, 57285 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. Please arrive quietly as the service will be in progress.
https://goo.gl/maps/5gE69XgfcAF21010 - Mission briefing
1030 - Flag-line for the dignified transfer of 1stSgt Carlisle to the coach.
1050 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 This is a distance of about 67 miles.
https://goo.gl/maps/u4Gxp5bhxZu1330 - Est ETA at the cemetery.
1345 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
The temps on Tuesday are expected to be over 100* so be sure to eat something in the morning and stay hydrated.
R/C: Ray 'Rusty' Wyatt
So Cal PGR Ride Captainray@notarynow.ws
760-686-4739 cell
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.
