When PFC Michael Jeffery McNealy Griffin passed this world on 10 May, 2009, the Patriot Guard Riders were there to honor him and offer some comfort to his family, wife Megan, and 2 yr old son Corey. Megan is a PGR member
PFC Michael Griffin served in the U.S. Army as a 240 Bravo machine gunner at Ft Campbell, KY.
Now, on the 5th anniversary of Michael's passing, his widow Megan has asked the PGR to be there again so that his family, but most particularly, his son Corey can celebrate his father's life. Corey was so young when his dad passed that he can't remember, so this will mean a lot to him and to the family.
Megan and Corey are also very involved in Snowball Express, and Megan says Corey is going to love the motorcycles!
We will go to the family home and accompany Megan and Corey about 10 miles to the cemetery for a short service and a flag line.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family 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 Saturday, 10 MAY 14: 1430 - Stage at McDonalds, 5739 Bellflower Blvd., Lakewood, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/duKy8 1445 - Mission briefing
1455 - KSU to meet with family
1510 - Est KSU to Olive Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 13926 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/sfRZI 1530 - Ceremony and Flag Line
RC Mike 'Snipe' YoungPatriot Guard Ride Captain
myoung49@aol.com
951-206-0703 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.
Please remember to post your messages for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?389918
