The family and the US Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero, 1stLt Hugh C. McDowell, 24 yrs of age, as he is transported to the airport for his journey home to Washington, DC, we are honored to do so.
1stLt Hugh C. McDowell, or Conor as he was known to friends and family, was commissioned on May 5, 2017, and was the Platoon Commander for 1st LAR Battalion at Camp Pendleton, he was killed in an accident on base in a vehicle rollover. He was receipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Conor McDowell was born in Washington, DC and attended local schools, graduating from St John's College High School. He went on to attend The Citadel College majoring in history before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps.
McDowell was fascinated with military service, adventure and history since the age of 8, his mother said, recalling how she read passages from ‘The Odyssey’ at bedtime when he was a child. “His eyes would light up,” Flanigan said. “You could see that’s what he wanted.” McDowell was also inspired by stories of his grandfather, who fought with British forces in North Africa and Europe during World War II. “He was a warrior,” his father said, adding that McDowell stood against bullying and prejudice from a young age.
Conor McDowell is survived by his father Michael H.C. McDowell, his mother Susan Flanigan, and his fiancee Kathleen Bourque. He was an only child.
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 airport approx 57 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the Southwest cargo area, we will meet you there.
Time table for Saturday, 18 MAY 19:0400 - Stage at Berry, Bell & Hall Mortuary, 333 N. Vine St., Fallbrook, CA 92028
https://goo.gl/maps/NEmWgrJ3VtAoAPyk70415 - Mission briefing
0430 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
0500 - KSU to Southwest Airlines Cargo, 2361 Airlane Rd., San Diego, CA 92101
https://goo.gl/maps/2gMyFqkjibkVt1Xv60615 - Est arrival at Southwest Cargo
0630 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to facility. (If you wish to meet us here for the Flag Line please arrival NO LATER THAN 0600 hrs)
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
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Cell 909 208 7703
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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.
