The family of CWO2 Brian White, 30, and the US Army, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany and attend his funeral service, we would be honored to do so.
Chief Warrant Officer White had been in the US Army since 2011 after already having been a commercial pilot and having been in Law Enforcement for a short while. He was a helicopter pilot for a Medevac unit out of Fort Irwin, and had been deployed to Afghanistan.
He loved being in the Army and working on and testing the aircraft, he would burn the midnight oil troubleshooting a problem. He was well liked by the other soldiers in his unit and will be sorely missed for his kindness, his patience, and his sense of humor.
He had been stationed at Ft Irwin for 2 years, and shortly after transferring there he went to a local nightclub and met the love of his life, Rebecca Raymond, they have been inseparable ever since. They are described as being a "Disney couple", and shared many interests. Rebecca was a Deputy Sheriff with San Bernardino County, and had also worked for the prison system as a Correctional Officer. They also both loved running and participated in marathons together, they were very active. They also loved participating in and attending community events.
A few weeks prior, Brian had a engagement ring designed for Rebecca and was planning just the right time to ask her to marry him. That time came on Friday, June 28th on the tarmack at the airport where they rented a plane for the weekend, he went down on one knee and she, of course, accepted. They were enjoying a perfect weekend celebrating their engagement and were flying home when their plane went down over Big Bear and both perished.
CWO2 White's service will be held in conjunction with Deputy Rebecca Raymond's service, there will be no interment. Their ashes will be scattered together at a location determined by their families at a later date.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Americal Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the funeral service and back to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the funeral service, we will meet you there.
Time table for Wednesday, 09 AUG 17:1415hrs - Stage at Mead Mortuary, 36930 Irwin Road, Barstow, CA 92311. **Please arrive respectfully as the family will be present**
https://goo.gl/maps/CJK1iGsQHx421430hrs - Mission Briefing
1500hrs - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1515hrs - KSU to memorial location, Barstow Community College, Performing Arts Center, 2700 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311
https://goo.gl/maps/zP2rLnEUn7P21520hrs - Arrival at memorial location and Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero into building
1715hrs - Est Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero back to coach
1730hrs - Est KSU back to mortuary.
1740hrs - Flag line at mortuary for dignified transfer of Hero to mortuary
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
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You 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.
