Maj. Richard S Norton, 36, USMC, (AD) GWOT, La Mesa/San Diego - Part 1- 5 AUG 16

[Ryan Wynn]

PART 2 IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016.
PLEASE WATCH THIS THREAD FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

This is Part 1 of a 2 part mission.

The family of Major Richard Norton, USMC, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his nation.  It will be our privilege to do so.

Maj. Norton joined the Marine Corps in 2005. He was deployed to Afghanistan and was a veteran of the Global War on Terror.  He also had several deployments to Japan.

Maj. Norton was assigned to the “Red Devils”, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, F-18C squadron assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego.   He was killed when his twin-engine Hornet crashed during a close air support mission in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA.

Part 2 FRIDAY, 12 AUG.   Times and locations TBA

There will be tags for this mission.

NOTE: The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.

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 from one mortuary to another. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.   If you prefer to meet us at El Camino Memorial Park we will meet you there.


Time Table for Friday, 5 August 2016:

0915 - Stage at Legacy Funeral and Cremation Care, 7043 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 https://goo.gl/maps/vErj2xZ97X12
0945 - Mission Briefing
1000 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Vehicle
1015 - KSU for El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121 https://goo.gl/maps/4khP7epErum
1045 - Est Arrival at El Camino Memorial Park
1050 - Est. Flag Line for Dignified Transfer from Vehicle



R/C Bill (Doc) Reid
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
ALR 416 Member
sandiegocoop@att.net
619-436-9395


   
               Maj. Richard S Norton


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 for the family at the following link:

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?420956