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Patriot Guard:
This is the final Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor MCPO Carl M. Brashear,( MDV) USN-Ret Virginia Beach, VA, who has passed from this world on July 25, 2006 at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA to the divine Dive Locker of a higher calling.
It is a go; all contacts have been made.
Services are on Friday and Saturday July 28 & 29th 2006 at approximately 7:00 to 9:00 PM (Fri) and 1:00 to 2/2:30 PM (Sat) at (Fri) Holloman-Brown Funeral Home, 1457 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. (Sat) Naval Amphibious Base Chapel , LCrk, 1160 D Street, Virginia Beach 23521, VA & Woodlawn Cemetery, 6309 E. Virginia Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502.
Ride Captains:
Your Lead Ride Captain for this mission is Woody “RustPicker” Wagner, who can be reached on his cell at 757-348-5406 or home 757-495-7826.
Special Project/Blocking Force Captain assigned is Ed “Freedom First” Harper who may be emailed at travelingharper@yahoo.com.
Tail Gunner assigned is Bill “WildBill2” Jones.
Woodlawn Cemetery Honor Detail Leader is Pam “Top 7498” Suino .
This will be a multi-phased mission, with specialty assignments as required.
Friday July 28, 2006, Viewing (7:00 – 9:00 PM)
Weather: The current weather forecast for Virginia Beach on Friday, July 28 is partly cloudy and humid with a high of 93° degrees; low of 78° degrees; with a 30 to 40% chance of Scattered Thunder Showers. Dress appropriately for hot weather, Iron Horses if you can.
Bring flag poles & flags if you've got them; flags on bikes would be great. If you’re not on your bike, cars are welcome, bring all the extra flags you’ve got.
Staging Sites and Times – Friday July 28, 2006:
Viewing.
For Friday evening phase of this mission, WE WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE NAVAL AMPHIB BASE. Services will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 1457 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA.
We will Stage next door, on the Site at the Masonic Temple, Bayside Lodge #218, 1465 Independence Blvd, Va Beach, VA in their REAR PARKING LOT at 6:00 to 6:25 PM (next door to Hollomon-Brown Bayside Funeral Home) .
Park Front wheels towards the Funeral Home’s Back Parking Lot. NOTE: There is one Driveway access both Funeral Home and the Masonic Temple Parking Lot. PGR Designated parking lot is a mix of loose and packed gravel, packed dirt on a surfaced Lawn (Recommend all bring a kick stand plate).
We will setup and on station no later than 6:30 PM, a corridor of Flags formation at Hollomon-Brown Funeral home walkway entrance…. for honoring the arriving Brashear Family.
Once the immediate family has arrived, the major portion of the Honor Guard will stand by, with 2 to 4 remaining on station to render Honors for arriving guest and dignitaries. 15 to 20 minute “watches” should cover our contingent to approximately 9:00 PM, with all PGR available to regroup and render honors to the Brashear Family as they depart the Viewing and Funeral Home.
Saturday, July 29, 2006 1:00 – 2/2:30 PM
Memorial Service / Funeral Procession / Final Interment
Weather: The current weather forecast for Virginia Beach/Norfolk on Saturday, July 29 is Scattered thunderstorms and humid with a high of 90° degrees; low of 76° degrees; with a 50% chance of Showers.
Dress appropriately for wet hot weather, Iron Horses if you can. Bring flag poles & flags if you've got them; flags on bikes would be great. If you’re not on your bike, cars are welcome, bring all the extra flags you’ve got.
Staging Site & Time: From 11:00 hrs to 11:45 hrs at Food Lion # 0487 Parking Lot, 5193 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Here is a link to a map to the staging area: http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=5193+Shore+Drive,+Virginia+Beach,+VA+23455
Departure Point Alpha: The departure time from the staging area to the Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek Chapel is approximately 11:45 hrs. All bikes will present a uniform appearance. Transits to Points Alpha and Bravo will be conducted in a staggered formation.
We will be required to pass Base Security Access Point, Gate Three from Shore Drive. All PGR Contingent will NEED to be in the possession of a Valid Drivers License with appropriate Endorsement (motorcycle); Proof of Insurance; Valid Registration; Proof of successful completion of MSF Safety Course.
Appropriate Gear for base will be DOT and/or SNELL approved Helmet; Full fingered Gloves; Long Sleeve (brightly colored) shirt and/or Jacket; Full length Trousers; Footwear the protects feet and ankles; Reflective Vest MAY BE REQUIRED To gain Access for Bike Riders .
All Amphibious Base Access and Exits will be via GATE 3.
Ride protocol is as Follows:
1. Bikes - Large (3’x5’ U.S. Flags Rigged for Honor Ride.
Small(er) U.S. Flags Rigged for Honor Ride.
No Flags For Honor Ride.
2. Auto - Same Flag/no Flag order as bikes.
Special Note1: For those of you that have no desire to he face the rigorous scrutiny of a young, ambitious Gate Guard protecting the Free World from terrorism, as we know it…. Please consider being Part of the Advance PGR Contingent to the Woodlawn Cemetery. They will depart the staging area and/or the Chapel area prior to the Funeral Procession, and setup a Corridor of Flags Honor Guard and the Woodlawn Cemetery Entrance at Newtown Road, and will be in place for the Funeral procession to roll through the grave site.
Special Note 2: We’ve received a request from The Virginia Beach Police Department to provided major intersection Blockers for the Transit Phase of Saturday’s mission to the cemetery. We’d like to have 8 to 12 Riders…. The Transit Route will take us down Diamond Springs Road, which turns into Newtown Road, and a right turn into Woodlawn Cemetery. Ed Harper (travelingharper@yahoo.com) is Special Projects Blocking Team Leader.
Anyone not able to Gain access to the Naval Base should pick up the Advanced PGR Contingent to Woodlawn Cemetery. You will meet at above Staging Point (listed above).
The attached link is a Google map of where you can find Woodlawn Cemetery:
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=6309+E+Virginia+Beach+Blvd,+Norfolk,+VA+23502
Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by CW3 Phillip Brashear to attend the Memoriao Service in honor of his fater, within the Chapel OR bear silent witness from outside the Base Chapel.
Departure Point Bravo – NAB LCRK Chapel – To be determined (approximately 14:30 hrs)
Transit Ride Protocal is as Follows:
- Virginia Beach Police Department
- Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Lead Vehicle (will set pace of procession)
- PGR Contingent of Bikes
- Large (3’x5’) mounted U.S. Flags
- Small U.S. Flags
- No Flags
- Tail Gunner
- Special Task Force Line Blocker (partnership with Va Beach PD)
- Hollomon-Brown Hearst with MCPO Brashear
- Hollomon-Brown Limos with Brashear Family
- Funeral Procession of Family and Friends
Please remember that our mission is to respect and honor this fallen Sailor and National Icon and his family. Stand tall and proud as we salute this hero and his family for their Military Service this great nation!!!
PGR Ride Captain, Hampton Rds VA VA State Ride Captain
Woody “RustPicker” Wagner Frank “Big100HD” Baranyai Just got off the phone with CWO Phillip Brashear, USANG. Master Chief Brashear’s
Son. He has Graciously consented to have the Patriot Guard Riders attend his
Father’s Memorial Service on Friday evening, and an Honor Escort from
Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek to Woodlawn Cemetery, Virginia Beach
On Saturday.
Woody Wagner
Sr. Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
ofHampton Roads, VA USA
Carl Brashear, ‘Men of Honor’ diver, dies at 75
First African-American Navy master diver restored to service as an amputee
The Associated Press
Updated: 6:07 p.m. MT July 25, 2006
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RICHMOND, Va. - Carl M. Brashear, the first black U.S. Navy diver, who was portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. in the 2000 film "Men of Honor," died Tuesday. He was 75.
Brashear, a native of Sonora, Ky., died at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth of respiratory and heart failure, the medical center said.
Brashear retired from the Navy in 1979 after more than 30 years of service. He was the first Navy diver to be restored to full active duty as an amputee, the result of a leg injury he sustained during a salvage operation.
In 1966, Brashear was tasked with recovering a hydrogen bomb that dropped into waters off Spain when two U.S. Air Force planes collided.
During the mission, Brashear was struck below his left knee by a pipe that the crew was using to hoist the bomb out of the water. Brashear was airlifted to a naval hospital where the bottom of his left leg was amputated to avoid gangrene. It later was replaced with a prosthetic leg.
The Navy was ready to retire Brashear from active duty, but he soon began a grueling training program that included diving, running and calisthenics.
"Sometimes I would come back from a run, and my artificial leg would have a puddle of blood from my stump. I wouldn't go to sick bay because they would have taken me out of the program," Brashear said in 2002 when he was inducted into the Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians. "Instead, I'd go hide somewhere and soak my leg in a bucket of hot water with salt in it — that's an old remedy I learned growing up."
Master diver in 1970
After completing 600-foot to 1,000-foot-deep dives while being evaluated for five weeks at the Experimental Diving Unit in Washington, D.C., Brashear became a master diver in 1970.
Brashear faced an uphill battle when he joined the Navy in 1948 at the age of 17, not long after the U.S. military desegregated.
"I went to the Army office, and they weren't too friendly," Brashear said in 2002. "But the Navy recruiter was a lot nicer. Looking back, I was placed in my calling."
Brashear quickly decided after boot camp that he wanted to become a deep-sea diver.
"Growing up on a farm in Kentucky, I always dreamed of doing something challenging," he said. "When I saw the divers for the first time, I knew it was just what I wanted."
In 1954, he was accepted and graduated from the diving program, despite daily battles with discrimination.
"Hate notes were left on my bunk,” he said. “They didn't want me to make it through the program.”
He went on to train for advanced diving programs before his 1966 incident.
Brashear married childhood friend Junetta Wilcox in 1952 and had four children — Shazanta, DaWayne, Phillip and Patrick — before their divorce in 1978. He later married Hattie R. Elam and Jeanette A. Brundage.
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"Carl M. Brashear, the first black U.S. Navy diver, who was portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. in the 2000 film "Men of Honor," died Tuesday. He was 75."
The movie "Men Of Honor" was one of the most inspirational movies I have ever seen. Not many will put a tear in my eye, but this one did.
The media is portraying his life as the "first black diver". To me he is a Man who would not lay down and give up. He is an inspiration to people of all walks of life colors and situations. A true American hero!!!
Just think, that era was so different for the one we live in today. The hurdles that man had to jump, just because of the color of his skin. And that was just to get out of the galley and into a diving suit. Then after the accident to start all over again.....
I would dare to guess he had many sleepless night wondering "what am I doing". The first time and the second time.
I am in awe of his drive. I would be lucky to have someone think of me in 1/100000 of the man he was. |
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| Sad news, my thoughts & prayers go out to his family. I too, was touched by the movie of his struggle; I was unaware of the story until the movie. His struggle to get there, and then get back there after the accident, is definitely an inspiration to the mantra...."It's alwyas too early to give up". May he rest in peace. |
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| 25 Jul 2006 10:20 PM |
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| Sad news indeed. A generation of heroes is leaving us. I was in awe of his story and the tears just rolled as it unfolded before me. A true hero and he will not be forgotten. |
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| 25 Jul 2006 10:34 PM |
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Says he passed away at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Virginia.
If we can watch this closely and see where he will be layed to rest we can see if a mission is possible.
Master Chief Carl Brashear was a true American in every sense of the word. What he overcame shows his strong character. May God rest his soul and watch over his family. |
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Zopa
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| 25 Jul 2006 11:34 PM |
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My condolences to the family of a real National Hero.
I can only hope that the PGR will be allowed to honor this remarkable Sailor.
Master Chief, thank you. May God welcome you with open arms.
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| 26 Jul 2006 6:13 AM |
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| That is truely sad sad news. I have a very difficult time watching that movie. This man,and people like him are a true insperation to any person of any race.It still makes me sad to think what a lot of people went through back then.My hat is off to you sir,and thanks for what you did. Just think of what this man went through,the courage,bravery and discipline and look at what the majority of kids consider a role model or a "hero". THEY HAVENT GOT A CLUE... |
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| 26 Jul 2006 6:24 AM |
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The Master Chief is a true hero, rest in peace....
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| 26 Jul 2006 6:27 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of this great American Hero. You have to love the ones that fight against the odds and forge the way for younger generations to achieve what they do. Rest in Peace Master Chief. |
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SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
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One of the absolutely bravest and strong-willed men I have ever had the honor to have heard about. Chief Brashear is the perfect example of what a true American hero should be. If all of us could aspire to be 1/10th the man he was, we would all be better human beings, regardless of ethnicity.
I would consider it a tremendous honor to stand in humble respect for him as he is laid to rest, if we are given the opportunity. This is one mission that could force me to ignore my physical limitations to attend.
Chief Brashear....God has made a special place for you for your eternal rest. As difficult as your journey through life was, may you take comfort in the knowledge that you are in inspiration to all true Americans and your fight will never be forgotten, nor will your accomplishments. Thank you very much for your service, for your life and your example of what we all can accomplish, despite severe adversity, if we simply perservere. You are a true example of "Men of Honor" sir.
Standing by in Northern West Virginia.
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RC Northern WV
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In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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You stand relieved Shipmate, we have the watch. Yours was a life very well done Master Chief. You showed every Sailor in the Navy the TRUE meaning of what courage, honor and commitment are.
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A sad day, indeed. I had the privilege of meeting Master Chief Brashear - what an honor. He was so humble and so down to earth... an inspiration to all Sailors. The way he lived his life defined perseverance.
To the Brashear family: Thank you for sharing your son, brother, husband, father with us. He will never be forgotten. I pray that God provides you comfort in the difficult days ahead. May you find peace in knowing that Master Chief's legacy will never be lost or forgotten. God bless you.
Master Chief, the Goatlocker acknowledges your final muster and wishes you peace on the staff of the Supreme Commander. Thank you for all you did for our great Navy and our Sailors. The affects of your contributions, trials, tribulations, and successes will be a standard by which Sailors can and will chart their course.
Rest your oar, Shipmate - we have the watch.
With eternal respect,
Senior Atwood
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| 26 Jul 2006 7:48 AM |
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Very sad news,he was a man of true honor an american hero, my condolences to his family.
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Slopoke
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| 26 Jul 2006 8:13 AM |
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Rest in peace Master Chief. Fair winds and following seas on your final journey.
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Very sad news to hear, I remember waiting the movie on his life, all I could think was WOW what a man of total honor.May you rest in peace Master Chief. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family now as they prepare for your final place of rest.
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Let me add my accolades to the others that have written here. You set the example that we will have a hard time living up to. That is what makes you a true American Hero.
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Truly a Man of Honor. May his example of courage and persistence be a guide for many.
Rest in peace Master Chief. |
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He was a hero to us all. A true example of an American. I had a brief chance to meet him two years ago while I was at Portmouth Naval Hospital and I shook his hand. May he rest in peace and my heart goes out to his family for there loss. |
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Rest in Peace Master Chief. Your legacy will live on forever, for you are a true American Hero. God bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
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I extend my sincerest condolences to the family of MCPO Brashear. He was not only an exceptional Master Chief and Master Diver, he was an exceptional human being who was incredibly inspirational to many of our country's sailors for a number of years, including his retirement years. A true American and naval hero! Rest in peace, Master Chief...you will never be forgotten.
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Retired from work but not life!!
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My heartfelt condolences and prayers to MCPO Brashear's family & Friends.
I served with Master Chief in 1990 to his retirement 1993 at NAVCAMS/NCTAMS LANT. Our conversations and "Sea Stories" of our tour of duty's on USS HOIST (ARS-40) I will always remember. He was truly a man of integrity and fortitude, and will be sorely missed by all of us who have served with, both in uniform and out. Master Chief, we, the PGR will honor you, your service and your family, and will continue to uphold the legacy you not only left our Navy, but our nation.
In solemn respect,
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As another great Hero from a Generation of Heroes passes on, we must ask ourselves, what are we going to do to carry on the legacy that they have left us. Are we capable of equaling a small portion of what they have done for our country? Thank you to the Brashear family for giving America your father/brother/son. We will attempt to carry the flag forward during our watch!
Carl Brashear - calm waters and clear skies. Thank you!!
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| 26 Jul 2006 9:41 AM |
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| Such sad news. Your legacy of honor and committment will long survive you Chief. Rest in peace. |
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A man larger than life, a true inspriation to all.
From the days when the ships were made of wood and the men were made of metal.
May his good works carry us forward; so we never have to look back.
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| I had the distinct honor of meeting MCPO Brashear many years ago. Men such as he are rare and will be sorely missed. |
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