The family of Wayne Robert " Boots" Brooks (Sgt USAF) has invited the PGR to honor their Hero with an accompany to Bakersfield National Cemetery for his military honors, it will be our honor to do so.
Wayne was born on 3 Mar 1957 and passed 5 Mar 2017 in Ridgecrest, CA of a long hard fought illness.
Wayne entered the USAF in 1974 and served until 1984. Wayne was trained as a USAF Supervisor for Terrorist and Airbase Ground Defense mostly in Europe. He was awarded Air Force Longevity Service Award, Combat Readiness Metal, National Defense Ribbon, Marksmanship Ribbon for both small arm and rifle.
Wayne always had a smile and would help anyone in need and not expect anything in return. He loved to cook, dance, hike, Nascar races, off road racing, wood working, and anything to do outdoors. His favorite music was any "Pink Floyd" songs and loved to listen to "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. He loved life and was never a quitter. He was the Warrior and leader one would want to go into battle with. Wayne was a kind and strong man. All through his life he was always so humble and respected all living things.
Wayne is survived by his mother, stepfather, 3 daughters (Alofa, Aniva, Katy), 2 sisters, and a loving friend (Kathy).
A graveside service will be held at the Bakersfield National Cemetery on 10 April 2017 at 1045 with full Military Honors.
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 to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to Bakersfield National Cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday, 10 April 2017:0700: Stage at Chevron gas station 6260 Hwy 178 Inyokern, CA 93527
https://goo.gl/maps/5M3UrgS66eq0715: Mission Brief
0730: Flag Line for Transfer Hero to motorcycle
0745: KSU for Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 Bear Mountain Blvd. Arvin, CA, 93203
https://goo.gl/maps/sQLjU0945: Est. Arrival at Bakersfield National Cemetery for Flag Line and Military Honors
R/C Tom "TwoTone" Lystrup
SOCAL PGR Ride Captainlystruptf@gmail.com
1-760-677-1800
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.
