The widow of Chief Petty Officer and Master at Arms Phillip Barrow has asked the Patriot Guard to take her husband and hero from their home in Loogootee, Indiana on his final journey to the Naval Base in San Diego, California for Burial at Sea. The Patriot Guard is proud to be of service and relay Chief Petty Officer Barrow across the eight states of Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California so that he may be buried in accordance with his wishes.
Chief Petty Officer and Master at Arms Philip Joseph Barrow proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy, from which he retired after 27 total years of service.
During his service and deployments, Chief Barrow was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 5 campaign devices, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Korea, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2 awards), National Defense Service Medal and 5 Navy Good Conduct Awards.
After leaving the Navy, Philip spent most of his civilian career in Jasper, Indiana, working for Kimballs, Decora, and finally Jasper Engines and Transmissions from which he retired for a second time.
He continued serving his Military brothers and sisters in the VFW, and was the Post Commander at VFW Post 9395 in Loogootee at the time of his death. In conjunction with his Post, he volunteered at the local nursing home for their Bingo nights. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his spouse, Donna; children, and four sisters. Additionally he has eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero from Yuma, Arizona to the Naval Hospital in San Diego, California with an overnight stay in El Centro. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who wish to join us along the route, or go directly to the Naval Hospital, we will meet you there.
Time Line for 6 and 7 October 2015:06 October 1530 - All riders from San Diego, Riverside, etc., meet at the Chevron Station, 1850 S. Imperial Ave., El Centro, CA to depart to Yuma as a group.
https://goo.gl/maps/Uc3WA56UP462 1700 - Stage at Love's Truck Stop, 2931 E. Gila Ridge Road, Yuma, AZ (Exit 3 off I-8)
https://goo.gl/maps/Mwmz5VahcJq 1715 - Mission Briefing
1730 - Dignified transfer from Arizona Patriot Guard.
1745 - KSU to El Centro, CA.
1845 - Arrive at China Palace Steak House 1075 Adams Ave, El Centro, CA. We will secure Chief Barrow overnight (everyone please make your own motel arrangements).
https://goo.gl/maps/ExUq44vVWn2207 October
0800 - Breakfast meeting at The Courtroom, 841 W. Main St. El Centro, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/SEfnjPDEuNr 0900 - KSU, El Centro to San Diego Naval Hospital (approx 120 miles)
1115 - Arrive at Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego Ca. 92134-5000.
https://goo.gl/maps/4V2QqpDpe5G2 1130 - Flag Line and dignified transfer of Chief Barrow and his flag to the care of the United States Navy
NOTE: Upon completion of the Burial At Sea, the Navy will prepare a commemorative box which will include the flag, shells from the rifle volley, photos and a video of the ceremony. This box is normally sent directly to the next of kin, but special arrangements have been made to send the box to the Indiana PGR for presentation to the family.
Lorenzo LizarragaSoCalPGR - Ride Captain
llizarraga@yahoo.com619-971-2236 cell
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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.
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