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The family of SF1c Charles Fred Perdue, age 32, and the US Navy have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be there to honor him as he is finally interred on his home soil after 80 years since he was Killed In Action. We are honored to be there.
SF1c Charles Perdue was serving aboard the USS Oklahoma as a Ship Fitter First Class on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor when the ship was bombed by the Japanese, the ship capsized and 429 Sailors were killed on board, one of them was Charles Perdue.
Charles was from So California and was a husband and father when he enlisted in the US Navy in 1938 in support of World War II, he was proud to be helping to defend our country. He had been missing in action for over 80 years until he was recently identified through DNA and can now be returned to his family.
Charles was a loving husband and father at the time of his death, his family has dearly missed him all these years and will now have some closure in having him back and buried in his home state.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero.
Time Table for Friday, 06 MAY 22:1200 - Stage at Joshua Mortuary & Memorial Park 808 Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93534. Note: Actually faces Challenger Way for entry.
https://goo.gl/maps/V718B3PsurpjT8V771225 - Mission Briefing
1245 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach.
NOTE: Will need Pall Bearers1250 - KSU to burial site for Flag Line and Military Honors
1300 - Military Honors
R/C CRAIG LANE, KA JIP-C, USMC
SO CAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINBigredroadglide2yahoo.com
760-900-0388
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.
