This is Part 2 of a 2 part mission.Part 1 can be seen here.The family of Captain Brock Richard Budash, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Captain Budash enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2001. He served as a flight line mechanic with HMLA-169 at Camp Pendleton and became an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT). During this time he earned his title of Master Training Specialist. He was a veteran of the war in Iraq having deployed there three times.
In 2010 he graduated from Officer Candidate School earning the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, and was sent to VMFA 232, the oldest fighter squadron in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar. During his time with the 232 he deployed to Iwakuni, Japan. At the time of his passing he was an Officer Selection Officer (OSO) at Recruiting Station Pittsburgh.
While an active duty Marine, Capt Budash graduated Summa Cum Lade with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He served his country proudly for 15 years and was pursuing his Doctorate Degree when he died suddenly from natural causes. He was 34.
Captain Budash is survived by his wife of 12 years, Maria, his parents, and an extended family.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero from the mortuary 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 Friday, Nov. 11, 2016:1215 - Stage at Legacy Funeral Care, 7043 University Ave. La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/nwEqeBU6pb32 1245 - Mission Briefing
1315 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1330 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/PXBukjrRZm42 1400 - (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1430 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Cal BraleySoCal PGR Ride Captain
braley56@gmail.com
619-805-6541
Capt Brock Richard Budash 12/21/1981 ~ 10/22/2016You 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 post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?424538
