The family of 100 year old World War II Navy Veteran Morris Brown has asked the Patriot Guard to be with them as they say their final good-bye to their hero.
Mr. Brown was assigned to the USS Blue (DD-744) where he was involved with action in and around the Volvanos-Bonin-Yap raid, the capture of the southern Palaus, the Philippine Islands, Luzon, Formosa, China Coast, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. The USS Blue also accepetd the surrendeer of the Japanese submring i-400 off the coast of Honshu. Additionally, the Blue was part of the escort for the battleship Missouri when she entered Tokyo Bay to accept Japan's surrender.
Mr. Brown is survived by three daughters, one son, nine grandchildren and more than 10 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Monday, 12 June:1215 - Staging Rose Hills Memorial Park - Memorial Chapel 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
https://goo.gl/maps/6hHHhLwZtH3uJ1p89 Please arrive quietly as services will be underway
1230 - Mission Briefing
1245 - Stand by for Flagline and final services
Ride Captain
Paul (PeaceKeeper) AndersonDowney, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com
"Blessed are the Peacemakers"
NOTE: You do not have to be a veteran or motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All Patriot Guard Riders are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in their car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the Ride Captain (RC). Dress for motorcycle riding or casually if you are in a car (cage). For the sanctity of the mission and out of respect for the hero and family, no shorts or other inappropriate attire.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep the radios off and engine noise to a minimum.
