Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of HM1 Sarah F. Burns, age 31, and the US Navy have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present for her arrival from Dover as she returns to So California for burial. We will be honored to be there.
HM1 Sarah Burns was serving with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Eight (HSC-8) when she and 4 other Navy personnel were killed aboard a Seahawk helicopter just off the coast of San Diego when a mishap occurred on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier just as the helicopter was taking off.
Originally from Maryland, Sarah and her husband Lucas had made their home in the San Diego area. Sarah loved being a Navy Corpsman, her calling was in the care for others.
HM1 Burns is survived by her husband and many other family members, friends and her fellow Sailors and will be missed by all who knew her for her bright smile and positive attitude. She will not be forgotten.
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 airport to the funeral home, approx 17 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the funeral home please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDEDPart 2 the funeral will be posted when time appropriate and details are confirmed.
Time Table for Thursday, 21 OCT 21:1630 - Stage at Spanish Landing Park East, 3900 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
https://goo.gl/maps/upxsu1Mduvs5N4YTA1645 - Mission briefing
1715 - Move to arrival location
1740 - Est KSU to El Camino Memorial, 3762 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92105
https://goo.gl/maps/LQN58wktLYkpAoMZA1800 - Est arrival at El Camino
1805 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to building
R/C Phil "Wile E" Hersey
So Cal PGR Ride Captainfishawn208@gmail.com
619-454-1408
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes
before leaving.
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 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.
