Part 1 of 3 PartsThe family of GySgt Blaine M Halvorson, age 27, and the US Marine Corps, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Blaine M. Halvorson died on 9/12/2021 following a tragic vehicle accident on 9/08/2021. His last acts of heroism include pushing his wife, Ashley, to safety and he also saved many lives through organ donations.
Blaine, a 2012 Kasson-Mantorville high school graduate, knew at a young age that he wanted to be a Marine and serve his country. He served as a combat engineer in NC, SC, CA, & Japan. He was honored to be selected to serve as a Marine Security Guard and served a year in Africa, a year in China, & his final year in Quantico, VA training others to guard our embassies.
He is survived by the love of his life, Ashley Halvorson of Ridgeland, SC. Parents Jerry & Melissa Halvorson of Kasson, MN; Sister Mickaela Halvorson of Kasson, MN; In-laws Andy & Kim Miller of Ridgeland, SC; brother-in-law Rob Miller of Ridgeland, SC; Grandmothers Suze Anderson of Byron, MN and Judy Hughes of Waterloo, IA; hundreds of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
The family is asking the Patriot Guard to escort “Gunny” to a Funeral Home in Mission Viejo. Part 2 will be his funeral service in Mission Viejo, and Part 3 will be transfer to the airport to fly to Arlington VA for later interment.
Parts 2 & 3 will be posted when confirmed details are available May he rest in peace.
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 accompany the Hero from a funeral home in La Mesa to another funeral home in Mission Viejo, approx 76 miles. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable, for those that would like to meet the procession in Mission Viejo we will see you there.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID PRECAUTIONS IF ANY, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED.Time Table for Thursday, 07 Oct 2021:0800 - Stage at Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care, 7042 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
https://goo.gl/maps/4dccXjh31L8iKxuN70830 - Mission briefing
0845 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
0900 - KSU to Fairhaven Memorial Services, 27856 Center Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92692
https://goo.gl/maps/nE1TPjzchxd3EL8FA (approx 76 miles)
1100 - Approx. time of arrival at Fairhaven
1110 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to Funeral Home
R/C Ken Brassell
SoCal PGR Ride Captainkenbrassell@gmail.com
619-333-9685
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.
