Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of LT Bradley A. Foster, age 29, and the US Navy have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero to his final resting place. We are honored to do so.
LT Bradley Foster had served for 6 years with the US Navy as a helicopter pilot at the time of his passing. He was 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. LT Foster perished along with 4 other crew members.
LT Foster graduated from California University Maritime Academy in 2015. The President of the Academy said this about this Hero: "Brad Foster represents the very best of Cal Maritime,” said President Tom Cropper, “both during time his time at our academy and later in his service to the nation. Enthusiastic, optimistic, and mature beyond his years, Brad took the road less traveled. I, like so many others in the Cal Maritime family, am heartbroken. We send our condolences, love, and support to his wife Beth and daughter Audrey and all of his family. Though too short, we celebrate his well lived life and hold his memory dear.”
Lt. Foster was a pilot and one of crew members aboard an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter conducting routine flight operations from USS Abraham Lincoln when it crashed into the sea approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego at 4:30 p.m. (PST), Aug. 31.
LT Foster is survived by his wife and daughter and many other family members, friends and fellow men and women he served with in the Navy. He will be sorely missed and never 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 his family from the funeral home to the cemetery, approx 21 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 NEEDED
Time Table for Monday, 08 NOV 21:1300 - Stage at El Camino Memorial Park Mortuary, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92121
https://goo.gl/maps/K45ivdJR4nexeo7661315 - Mission briefing
1330 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1345 - KSU to Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., San Diego, CA 92106
https://goo.gl/maps/F1A5sqj6NQpA5VA471415 - Est arrival at Ft Rosecrans
1430 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to shelter and full Military Honors
R/C Paul McCarthy
“RoundTrip”
SoCal PGR Ride Captainpmccarth1@gmail.com
619 838-9123
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.
