The family of SSgt Frank R. Lake, age 41, and the US Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany this Hero as he is transferred from the mortuary to the airport as he is sent home for burial. We will be honored to do so.
SSgt Frank Lake was serving with the US Marine Corps as the supervisor of the Brig at Camp Pendleton when he sadly perished. SSgt Lake had enlisted in the Corps in 2008 and proudly served for 14 years. A Marine's Marine, SSgt Lake was very devoted to the Corps and to our country. One of his mentors says "Frank is a professional who understands the value of servant leadership. He always looks for opportunities to improve his management and leadership skills for the betterment of those around him. I am honored to mentor an amazing professional like Frank."
SSgt Lake is survived by his wife, Evelyn, the love of his life, and 3 children, 16, 10 & 4, and many other family members, friends, and his fellow Marines. He is dearly missed and will never be forgotten.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, the family has requested an accompaniment from the mortuary to the airport, a distance of approximately 50 miles, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Wednesday, 15 JUN 22:0715 - Stage at Berry, Bell, & Hall Mortuary, 333 N. Vine St., Fallbrook, Ca 92028
https://goo.gl/maps/tBGgZhdQbvuUSLnA60730 - PGR Briefing
0745 - Dignified Flag Line as Hero is carried to funeral coach
0800 - KSU for San Diego Airport, Southwest Cargo, 2855 Harbor Dr., San Diego, Ca 92101
https://goo.gl/maps/C2upLQZKkA9viw4f6 (50.3 miles)
0915 - Est arrival at Southwest Cargo
0920 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
So Cal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainCarlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
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 cage (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. Remember to bring an American flag, or military branch flag of the hero to honor this hero. Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
