The family of CW2 Kevin F. Burke have invited the Patriot Guard to accompany their hero from Akes Family Mortuary to Ontario Airport for his final flight home. We are honored to have been asked and are proud to attend.
CW2 Burke was one of two Army Apache Attack Helicopter pilots who lost their lives on 20 January in a training accident at Ft. Irwin.
Chief Burke was a veteran of two tours in Iraq and was training for a deployment in Afghanistan when he died. Kevin was assigned to the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 4th Infantry Division at Ft. Carson, Colorado.
During his service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/star, and Global War on Terrorism Medal along with other awards.
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 mortuary to the airport. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the airport, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Friday, 02 FEB 2018:1430 - Stage at Akes Family Mortuary - 9695 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 -
https://goo.gl/maps/mBY3N9WwKy721445 - Mission Briefing
1500 - Flag Line for dignified transfer to the coach and KSU to Ontario Airport
1600 - Est. Arrival at Ontario Airport, Southwest Airlines Cargo - 1800 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA 91761 -
https://goo.gl/maps/tzbKRKwLJnM2
1615 - Flag Line for dignified transfer to the care of Southwest Airlines.
R/C Craig (Gunny) DonorGySgt USMC (ret)
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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.
