The family and the US Navy have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero, EO3 Aaron Michael Fish, age 26, to the airport as he makes his journey home to his home State of New York for burial.
EO3 Aaron Fish was serving with the US Navy (Seabees), NMCB-5 at Pt Hueneme and was traveling with a convoy to Camp Pendleton when there was a vehicle accident that took his life.
Fish was deployed with the Navy to Detail Guam, where he was “vital to the completion of engineering taskings, such as assisting with the 150-bed Expeditionary Medical Facility as part of the Department of Defense’s fight against COVID-19 on board Naval Base Guam.”
Fish was Seabee Combat Warfare qualified, received a Flag Letter of Commendation from the Joint Region Marinas for his COVID-19 recovery efforts, and was recently meritoriously advanced to Petty Officer 3rd Class. Fish also volunteered, became certified in CPR, and completed numerous other weapon qualifications.
His CO said about him "Aaron is a cherished member of our team who loved his work, helping others, and making people smile. We miss him deeply."
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. All PGR members are welcome. We will be accompanying the Hero from the mortuary to the airport, approx 11 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Thursday, 11 MAR 2021:1745 - Stage at Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care, 7043 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/8U3picMSMTa33y3E61800 - Mission briefing
1830 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
1845 - KSU to Delta Cargo, 2357 Airlane Rd., San Diego, CA 92101
https://goo.gl/maps/nefyyGptXd366xjM61915 - ETA at Delta Cargo
1930 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to building
R/C Paul “RoundTrip” McCarthy
SoCal PGR Ride Captainpmccarth1@gmail.com
619 838-9123
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. All PGR members are 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.
