Part 3 of 3 PartsThe family of GySgt Blaine M Halvorson, age 27, and the US Marine Corps, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service to his country by accompanying him to the airport as he travels to Washington, DC for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. It will be our privilege to do so.
Blaine M. Halvorson died on 9/12/2021 following a tragic vehicle accident on 9/08/2021. His last acts of heroism include pushing his wife, Ashley, to safety and he also saved many lives through organ donations.
Blaine, a 2012 Kasson-Mantorville high school graduate, knew at a young age that he wanted to be a Marine and serve his country. He served as a combat engineer in NC, SC, CA, & Japan. He was honored to be selected to serve as a Marine Security Guard and served a year in Africa, a year in China, & his final year in Quantico, VA training others to guard our embassies.
He is survived by the love of his life, Ashley Halvorson of Ridgeland, SC. Parents Jerry & Melissa Halvorson of Kasson, MN; Sister Mickaela Halvorson of Kasson, MN; In-laws Andy & Kim Miller of Ridgeland, SC; brother-in-law Rob Miller of Ridgeland, SC; Grandmothers Suze Anderson of Byron, MN and Judy Hughes of Waterloo, IA; hundreds of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
May he rest in peace.
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 funeral home to the airport, approx 54 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.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID PRECAUTIONS IF ANY, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED.Time Table for Wednesday, 03 NOV 2021:0215 - Stage at Fairhaven Memorial Services, 27856 Center Drive, Mission Viejo, 92692
https://goo.gl/maps/nE1TPjzchxd3EL8FA 0230 - Mission briefing
0245 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach, KSU to Delta Cargo, 11101 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/W8Ypx7z3Cj5KDRDV7 (approx 54 miles)
0415 - Est arrival at Delta Cargo, Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach
0430 - PGR dismissed
R/C Lester Forsythe
SoCalPGR – Ride CaptainMM2/SS US Navy, Submarines
AKA Rottndog
(714)743-3574
pgrrottndog@gmail.com
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
