Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of HM1 Sarah F. Burns, age 31, and the US Navy have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present for her funeral and final military honors. We will be honored to be there.
HM1 Sarah Burns was serving with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Eight (HSC-8) when she and 4 other Navy personnel were killed aboard a Seahawk helicopter just off the coast of San Diego when a mishap occurred on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier just as the helicopter was taking off.
Originally from Maryland, Sarah and her husband Lucas had made their home in the San Diego area. Sarah loved being a Navy Corpsman, her calling was in the care for others.
HM1 Burns is survived by her husband and many other family members, friends and her fellow Sailors and will be missed by all who knew her for her bright smile and positive attitude. She will not be forgotten.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and her family from the church to the cemetery, approx 9 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDEDTime Table for Wednesday, 03 NOV 21:1130 - Stage at St Brigid Parish, 4735 Cass St., San Diego, CA 92109
https://goo.gl/maps/ub3PBqGAtVykCDNG91200 - Mission briefing
1230 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from church to coach
1245 - KSU for Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/fFXJNgvXEE4vkHKW61305 - Arrive at Ft Rosecrans
1320 - Flag Line for Hero's transfer from coach to committal shelter
1330 - Flag Line and Full Military Honors
R/C Phil "Wile E" Hersey
So Cal PGR Ride Captainfishawn208@gmail.com
619-454-1408
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.
