!! NOTE !! THIS IS A PONY EXPRESS TO BRING A HERO HOME WHO DIED ON VACATION IN MONTANA. SO CAL HAS THE FINAL LEG AND IS JOINING WITH OUR PGR FAMILY OF MONTANA, UTAH, ARIZONA & SO NEVADA TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. "NO BROTHER TRAVELS ALONE"The family of Brian David Blackmore, age 52, has requested that the PGR bring this Hero home to his family in Anza, CA from Montana where he perished while on vacation. His cremains will be carried on a motorcycle by a PGR member on each leg of the journey and we are honored to do so.
Brian Blackmore enlisted in the US Army in March, 1989 and served as a Medic in Operation Just Cause HHC 3d Bn 17th inf, Ft. Ord, CA until his honorable discharge at the rank of Specialist in October, 1991.
After the military Brian was an Electrician. He opened his business in 2004 in Anza, CA and died with a strong business with a great reputation, one of the jobs he was proud of was extensive work on the Cahuilla Casino, that is why it was chosen as the final stop of this journey. He loved fishing and camping, barbecuing, gardening, fixing things for his wife, building stuff, and doting on his family.
Brian is survived by his wife Brooke, his kids Hunter (18), Lucas (17), and Karelyn (15), step kids Taylor (27), and David (24). Walt and Karen Blackmore created this amazing human, and he has a sister, Katherine. He has one grandchild.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero on the final leg of this journey (approx 308 miles). Please see the time table if you would like to participate. Also please feel free to join at any of the stops listed.
Time Table for Monday, 12 SEP 22:1130 - Stage at Death Valley Harley, 14522 Center Dr., Victorville, CA 92395
https://goo.gl/maps/NS3Djgc4JwErgHXf81145 - Mission briefing
1200 - KSU to Shell Station, 71808 Baker Blvd., Baker, CA 92309 (approx 92 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/DzRG2mcWMfccaDiT61330 - ETA Shell Station
1400 - ETA Nevada PGR with Hero
1405 - Flag Line for Dignified transfer of Hero from Nevada PGR to SoCal PGR
1415 - KSU to Pilot Travel Center, 8701 US 395, Hesperia, CA 92344 (104 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/eyQLjDyW5fffEadr91600 - ETA Pilot Truck Stop for fuel break and quick snack
1630 - KSU to Cahuilla Casino, 52702 Ca 371, Anza, CA 92539 (106 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/xpZa3HZbJWSh7kSp91815 - ETA arrival at Cahuilla Casino
1830 - Flag Line for Dignified transfer of Hero to family
CRAIG LANE AKA JIP-C, USMC
SO/CAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
Remember and Honor their Memory Everyday By Your Thoughts, Words and Deeds.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.
