SPC Samuel O. Shaaheed, 29, USA(AD), Burbank/Palmdale-13 FEB - Part 1

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The family of SPC Samuel Omarkarim Shaaheed, 29, and the U.S. Army, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival of their Hero as he returns home for his funeral services, we will be honored to do so.

SPC Samuel Shaaheed enlisted in the US Army in August, 2012 and was a Culinary Specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Co., 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft Bragg, NC.

SPC Shaaheed is survived by his wife and 3 children.

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 his family from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.

IMPORTANT: ARRIVE AT STAGING FUELED AND READY TO GO, THERE ARE NO FACILITIES AT STAGING

Part 2 on Wednesday, 15 FEB 17 TBA


Part 1 Time table for Monday, 13 FEB 17:

1700 - Stage at Driveway of Economy Lot A, 2627 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 (NOTE: DO NOT ENTER THE ECONOMY LOT, STAGE IN DRIVEWAY BEFORE GATE)  https://goo.gl/maps/ZVFgNnV6utJ2

1715 - Mission brief

1730 - Await arrival of aircraft

1830 - Est KSU to Joshua Mortuary, 3150 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale,CA 93550  https://goo.gl/maps/V2hZitP7DnK2

1945 - ETA at Joshua Mortuary and Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero.

R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
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The American Military answers the phone.



   SPC Samuel O Shaaheed



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.

Please post your condolences to the National link:

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?429117