We have been invited by the family of David Max Brooks to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
David was born on August 2, 1963 and passed away at the young age of 57 on May 19, 2021 from heart failure.
David Brooks served in the U.S. Navy from April 7, 1986 to April 6, 1990. David served aboard the U.S.S. Lexington in Pensacola, Florida as Boatswain Mate 2nd Class. He was the lead Petty Officer in charge of the life boats as well as the safety officer. He was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal when he and a few others boarded a foreign ship that was not properly tied down and stopped it from causing too much damage to other ships moored there. He was awarded the Coast Guard SOS Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal.
After his military service, David worked for 16 years at Parco, Inc. as a Lab Technician until his stroke on September 7, 2016. Dave loved music. He loved going to concerts, playing his bass guitar and writing songs. He also loved to share his faith in Jesus with others.
David is survived by his spouse, Terri Brooks; his mother, Gladys Prebehalla, his brother, Scott Brooks; and his sister, Lisa Hernandez.
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 his family from the family home to cemetery (approximately 35 miles). Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID restrictions and have a face covering/mask, if necessary. NOTE: Please keep hydrated for the expected warm-up this week.TIMETABLE FOR THU, 23 SEP0945 – Stage at CVS 16049 Baseline Ave, Fontana, CA 92336.
https://goo.gl/maps/3KjDRMBo3HtogQQy71000 – Mission briefing.
1030 – KSU to family home.
1100 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (PGR Staging on E. Normandy, near the first roundabout). ETA is around 1200 hours.
https://goo.gl/maps/NkYYNvyWRdV7atim71230 – KSU: To shelter for military honors.
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
lltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-Courage
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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 remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
