NOTE: The address for the destination (American Airlines Cargo) is different than what was originally posted. Additionally, the time for this mission has been pushed back 45 mins. Please see the updated time table below for these important changes.
The family of
Corporal Stewart Andrew West 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.
Cpl Andrew West, 22, was a fine Marine and Cadet Chief Petty Officer alumnus of the Central Iowa Division of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Cpl West was an infantryman and a MCIWS (Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival). Sadly, this hero passed due to injuries he received in a motorcycle accident.
The family has asked that we accompany Cpl West to the airport for his final journey home. We are honored.
NOTE: This accompaniment will begin at Berry Bell and Hall mortuary in Fallbrook and go to Los Angeles International Airport, a distance of approximately 100 miles. Please arrive with a full tank of gas and be prepared to travel the 100 mile distance.
NOTE: The route is currently undetermined. If you would like to join the procession somewhere along the way, please call Gunny: Cell 909 208 7703NOTE: 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 the airport. Please see the time table below if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Friday, August 25, 2017:1800 - Stage at Berry-Bell and Hall Mortuary, 333 N Vine St, Fallbrook, CA 92028
https://goo.gl/maps/jumHbtcBdPU2 1815 - Mission Briefing
1900 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1915 - KSU for American Airlines Cargo Facility, 5908 Avion Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/hfQk2RLhW3422130 - (Est) Arrival at Cargo Terminal
2135 - (Est) Flag Line for Dignified Transfer into Facility
R/C Craig (Gunny) DonorGySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State Captain
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
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Cpl Stewart Andrew West 7/14/1995 – 8/20/2017 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.
