The family of TSgt Christopher J.T. Pentecostes, age 34, and the US Air Force have invited the PGR to be there for their Hero's arrival and accompany to the funeral home, it will be our honor to do so.
TSgt Pentecostes was serving in the US Air Force at Aviano Air Base in Italy when he was involved in a motorcycle accident that took his life. He was attached to Unit 31 Fighter Wing. His commanding Officer had this to say about him: “Chris, or ‘Penny’ to his friends, had a rare compliment of intelligence and humility, and a sincere heart that made him very special to those of us who knew him,” said Lt. Col. Christopher High, 31st FW inspector general. “We remember him as a trusted professional in the Command Post and as a Wing Inspector who we could always count on to teach, train and make those around him better. Penny had a limitless supply of energy and friendship that he shared with others every day, and he always made everyone around him smile brighter and laugh harder. We mourn the loss with his family and we will all miss him dearly.”
Chris is survived by many family members and friends and will never be forgotten and will be dearly missed by all.
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 her family from the airport to the funeral home a distance of approx 11 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: DETAILS FOR THE FUNERAL, PART 2 WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE
Time Table for Friday, 20 JAN 23:1115 - Stage at Van Nuys Jet Aviation, FBO, 16644 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys, C 91406
https://goo.gl/maps/PU4ZnL3VMc1CqoeN71130 - Mission brief
1200 - Hero's aircraft arrives
1230 - Est KSU to Eternal Valley Mortuary, 23287 Sierra Hwy., Newhall, CA 91321
https://goo.gl/maps/wkxokm9jL59NoeFF81300 - Est arrival at Mortuary and Flag Line for transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
Socal PGR Ride CaptainSSGT USAF 1970-1974
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
661-212-2284
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.
