The family of Lafoina Pa'ala has requested the Patriot Guard to join them in paying Honors to this American Hero it will truly be our Honor to do so.
Lafoina, grew up loving all people her entire life. What ever she did it was always with the intent on making everyone's day a little better. Her family said no matter who she met or what time of the day or night, she always made their day better, and if they were around her house tried to feed them.
Lafoina joined the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1982. She went to work for the County of Los Angeles upon completion of her Army tour. She worked for the County for 30 years. Even thou Lafoina was working trying to help people, she decided it was time to do more. So Lafoina re-enlisted back in a U.S. Army reserve unit.
During this time of enlistment her unit was activated and deployed to Iraq for Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this time Lafoina earned the Combat Action Badge of Iraq. She completed service at the rank of Sergeant.
Lafoina loved to travel and explore the world, and the people in it. She loved outdoor activities, and spending as much time as she could with family and friends.
Lafoina's family is devastated by the loss of this magnificent woman and mother. Lafoina leaves a small family behind, Beverly her daughter, and one Grandson, Matanielu David Pa'ala Philpp.
But their roots run deep and proud. The mountain of extended family, and friends will help get them thru this. She is a woman who will truly be missed.
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 and her family from the church services to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday 01 Feb. 2016: 1015 - Stage Samoan Congregational Church, 324 W. Carson St., Carson, Ca. 90745
https://goo.gl/maps/yRaZ6GWB78r 1030 - Mission Briefing
1100 - Flagline as Hero is brought out from Church to Coach
1115 - KSU to Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca. 90275
https://goo.gl/maps/yRaZ6GWB78r 1145 - ETA at Green Hills Memorial Park
1200 - Flagline as Hero is brought out to her final resting place
RC: Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain714 - 321-3356
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
"Standing for those who stood for us"
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.
Please post your condolences for the family at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?413611
