The family of SM1 Eugene Mitchell Skaggs, age 30, and the US Navy have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present as he is returned to his family after being missing for nearly 80 years, we are honored to do so.
SM1 Skaggs was born 11 Feb 1908 in Ansted, W Virginia.
SM1 Skaggs was serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Oklahoma as a signalman on the "Day That Will Live in Infamy", December 7, 1941 when his ship was bombed and sank at Pearl Harbor. SM1 Skaggs was one of 390 unidentified military personnel from the Oklahoma and was finally identified and is coming home to be buried.
This Hero is survived by family members who can now rest easy knowing their Hero is finally home. He will never be forgotten.
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 airport to the funeral home, approx 38 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the funeral home please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID RESTRICTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDEDPart 2 - Funeral Service TBA when details available
Time table for Friday, 13 AUG 2021:1400 - Stage at Jack in the Box, 1840 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761
https://goo.gl/maps/BQKE9uedJ58ZAWfd71415 - Mission briefing
1445 - Move to arrival location
1515 - Est KSU to Miller-Jones Mortuary, 26770 Murrieta Rd., Menifee, CA 92586
https://goo.gl/maps/3fWJDS4hWZuMXHBn7 (approx 38 miles)
1600 - Est arrival at Mortuary
1605 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
California State Captain
Patriot Guard RidersCell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
When the world calls 911
The American Military answers the call.
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.
