The family of Floyd Phillips, U.S. Navy Veteran, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his service and military honors, we would be privileged to do so.
Floyd Phillips, was born June 25, 1930 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy February, 1952 in Dallas, Texas. He served aboard the USS St Paul during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged January, 1956 at the rank of Petty Officer 3rd class. As he grew older his military service meant more and more to him, he was always a patriot, and very proud that he served.
His daughter Meghan Kanno has requested that we be there for her dad. Meghan's husband is active duty Army, she has seen the PGR before and says "I know how awesome you guys are, my dad would love this."
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the funeral services 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time table for Friday, 06 JUN 14: 1315 - Stage Mark B. Shaw Funeral Home, 1525 N. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404 (please arrive quietly as service will be in progress)
http://goo.gl/maps/LW4o2 1330 - Mission briefing
1345 - Prepare for Flag Line at conclusion of service and KSU to Mountain View Cemetery, 570 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404
http://goo.gl/maps/qlBMb 1400 - Flag Line and Military Honors at cemetery
R/C Candelario 'Candyman' RodriguezPatriot Guard Ride Captain
U.S. Navy Vietnam
candelario4u@aol.com
909-973-4195 cell
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 post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?391242
