The family and the US Air Force have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero, Lt Col Aaron M. Frey, age 42, from the funeral home to the airport as he travels home to his family in Colorado. We are honored to do so.
Lt Col Aaron M. Frey USAF, 42, of Evergreen, Colo, he was killed tragically on 5 July 2021 in a vehicle accident in California.
Lt Col Frey, was assigned to the 370th Flight Test Squadron located at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. He served as an F-16 Test Pilot instructor for USAF Test Pilot School and an F-35 Test Pilot for the 461st Flight Test Squadron at Edwards. He was known by his call sign "Amber".
Frey joined the Marine Corps in 2004, and deployed to Afghanistan twice during his 16 years in the Corps. While still a Marine he graduated from the Air Force Test Pilot School and was assigned to the 461st FLTS. He joined the Air Force Reserve about a year ago.
All those who knew him have great memories of him, just one example: “He was the happiest person around and made everyone’s life brighter.” Edwards Air Force Base officials said in a statement. “He had the most recognizable radio voice that brought smiles to all who heard him talk on the radio.”
Others said Amber was a loving husband, father of 2 kiddos, a wingman, friend, warrior, and talented Airman.
He leaves behind a wife and two children and many other family members, friends, and fellow Airmen and Marines, his military family. He will be sorely missed by all and never forgotten.
The PGR in Colorado is standing by to accompany Lt Col Frey when he arrives in Denver, thank you brothers and sisters for taking care of this Hero.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the airport, approx 76 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the airport, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday, 19 JUL 21:0400 - Stage at Halley-Olsen-Murphy Funerals & Cremation, 44831 Cedar Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534
https://goo.gl/maps/Kebhiv8Y33soLdPn90415 - Mission briefing
0430 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to waiting coach
0445 - KSU to American Airlines Cargo, 5950 Avion Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9skeMrfqVLSNYZL60630 - Est arrival at AA Cargo
0640 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from coach to facility
R/C David Corbin
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainU.S. Coast Guard Veteran(74-78)
Lancaster/Palmdale area
ALR area 6 Assistant VP
ALR Post 311 Ride Captain
American Legion Post 311 E-Board member
Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall-AV...Ride Captain.
cell: 661-965-1719
Semper Paratus
You have to go out...but you do not have to come back..
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes
before leaving.
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.
