UPDATE!! TIME CHANGE - MOST TIMES HAVE BEEN MOVED 1 HR LATER BELOW !!!The family of EOD3 Ryan Alexander Bannon, age 26, and the US Navy have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their Hero for his funeral service, and accompany him to his final resting place, we will be honored to do so.
EOD3 Ryan Bannon grew up in Temecula, California. Shortly after graduating High School Ryan enlisted in the US Navy in 2012 and served as a Personnel Specialist aboard the USS Anchorage. After time in the fleet, Ryan graduated EOD school in 2018 and was stationed at EODMU11 in Imperial Beach, CA, where he quickly excelled. Ryan pursued every qualification he could, maintained a high level of fitness, and easily distinguished himself as the person leadership could count on to complete any job that was asked of him.
Among his peers, Ryan was known for his humor, his exercise regimen (which he was often harassed about by his platoon mates), and his unstoppable work ethic.
Sadly, Ryan was on his way home after work when he was involved in an accident on his motorcycle that took his life. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Family, friends and shipmates.
Ryan is survived by his wife Kayla, and many other family members.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family 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.
NOTE: PLEASE COMPLY WITH COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS - MASKS/FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED AND KEEP 6 FT DISTANCE FROM OTHERSUPDATED!! Time table for Tuesday, 15 SEP 2020:0845 - Stage at England Family Mortuary, 27135 Madison Ave., Temecula, CA 92590
https://goo.gl/maps/NVp262rri2ZYBrqi70900 - Mission brief
0930 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1000 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/gmGVtsp5Zt8SYFLZ7 (approx 53 miles)
1115 - Flag Line, Service & Military Honors
R/C Paul McCarthy
“RoundTrip”
SoCal PGR Ride Captainpmccarth1@gmail.com
619 838-9123
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.
