The family of
Carter Wayne Yarborough has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Carter Yarborough, 48, was born in Houston, TX, July 12, 1969. The family moved to California in 1976 and Carter attended Monte Vista High School, graduating in 1987. He ran Track and Cross Country for Monte Vista and earned an athletic scholarship to Cal State L.A. Carter had a highly successful college career, winning NCAA titles in the 10K and graduating with a degree in Sports Medicine.
Carter joined the US Army 1996 and served his country until 1999, as an M1 Armor Crewman, Skill Level 10. His skills included driving tanks, loading and firing the main gun, navigating, reading and interpreting maps, securing, preparing and stowing ammunition, assisting in target detection and identification, and performing operator maintenance on turret, weapons, controls and communications equipment.
For the past twenty years, Carter worked at Sycuan Casino, where he was loved by everyone he encountered. He also coached Cross Country and Track at Valhalla High School for two decades, where he was lovingly known as “Coach Carter.” He was a unique coach; he ran alongside his athletes during every practice, motivated them in a calm way, and cared deeply about each and every one of them. Under his guidance, many of the athletes continued their athletic endeavors into and throughout their college careers. He will be remembered as a father figure to numerous runners.
Sadly, this hero succumbed to injuries he sustained when his motorcycle collided with a Sheriff's patrol car in Encinitas on June 24, 2018. He is survived by his mother, his stepfather, his sister, a nephew and a host of aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
The family has requested an accompaniment from services at Church of Christ in San Diego to Greenwood Memorial Park and it will be our honor to do so.
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 church service to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Note: The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.Time Table for Friday, July 6, 2018:1245 – Stage at Church of Christ, 6070 Division St., San Diego, CA 92114
https://goo.gl/maps/E6k98UFJnf62 (please arrive quietly, service will be in progress) 1300 – Mission Briefing
1315 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1320 – KSU for Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
https://goo.gl/maps/UBbzFuAW56K2 1340 – (Est) arrival at Greenwood Memorial Park
1345 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Kimberly ChavezSoCal PGR Ride Captain
619-328-8773
kknjellybeanride@yahoo.com
Carter W Yarborough 7/12/1969 – 6/24/2018You 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.
