This is Part 2 of a two part mission
The family of SGT Dwight W Burn has asked the Patriot Guard to stand with them at the Military Honors for their hero and we are proud to do so.
SGT Burn perished when the Chinook helicopter on which he was the crew chief crashed during training at Ft. Bliss, TX.
The 27 year old resident of Barstow was well respected and loved by all who knew him.
SGT Burn enlisted in the United States Army in 2010 as a CH-47 Helicopter Repairman and was later assigned to the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division. He was awarded the Air Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and the Army Aviation Badge. He served in Afghanistan with the 82nd from September 2011 to September 2012.
SGT Burn loved his two children and spent as much time as he could with them. In addition he enjoyed basketball, video games, and various outdoor activities with his friends.
SGT Burn is survived by his daughters Violet age 7 and Vivian age 4, as well as his Mother, Judith Burn and his Father Romel Perdomo.
NOTE: The Patriot Guard has been asked to act as Pallbearers at the conclusion of Military Honors both for SGT Burn's return to the coach and upon arrival back at Akes Funeral Home. If you would like to volunteer for this honor, please contact the R/C at the Mission Briefing.
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 mortuary to Riverside National Cemetery for Military Honors and then back to the mortuary. 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.
Part 2 Time Table for Saturday, 24 May 2014:
1115 - Akes Funeral Home in Riverside, CA 9695 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA.
http://goo.gl/maps/aPiAY1130 - Mission Briefing
1145 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery - 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518
http://tinyurl.com/29ssvk31300 - Estimated KSU to return to Akes Funeral Home in Riverside, CA 9695 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA.
http://goo.gl/maps/aPiAY1330 - Estimated arrival at Akes Funeral Home.
R/C: Craig 'Gunny' Donor
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.comSoCal State Captain
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.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?390548
