Honor Mission
Lester Joseph Brown, Veteran
Korea
Mesa, Arizona / Phoenix, Arizona – 04-01-21
Mesa, Arizona / Phoenix, Arizona – 04-01-21
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Lester Brown was a United States Air Force veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950 till 1953. Lester enlisted February 10, 1950 and earned the rank of Airman Second Class on March 7, 1952. His M.O.S. was 58150 ParachutePacker, he served ten months and six days of foreign service and served in Korea.
His most significant duty assignment was the 483 rd Maintenance Squadron. Lester served a total of 3 years, 10 months and 16 days and was Honorably Discharged on December 30, 1953. While in the service of his country Airman Second Class Brown earned the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. It is our honor to stand in silent reverence as we show respect and gratitude to this hero for his sacrifices made for this nation.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 04-01-21
Staging Time: 11:30 AM
Wyman Funeral Home
115 S. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, Arizona 85210
Mesa, Arizona 85210
Ride Captain:
David Abbott
605-661-6233
dlabbott99@hotmail.com
Lead Road Guard: Stephen Hill
Special Instructions:
This is a multi-city mission.
Briefing: 11:40 AM
COH 11:55 AM
RG Briefing 12:10 PM
KSU to National 12:25 PM
Honors 1:30 PM
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 04-01-21
Staging Time: 1: 10 PM
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
23029 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85024
Ride Captain:
David Abbott
605-661-6233
dlabbott99@hotmail.com
Flag Captain: TBD
Special Instructions:
Meet Flag Captain at Visitation Center
Set Flag Line: 1:20 PM
Honors 1:30 PM
Following CDC/Government guidelines/mandates and directives from our State Captain, the following precautions are to be followed:
No handshakes, elbow bumps or hugs for greetings and goodbyes.
If you feel ill or have a temperature, please stay home until you improve.
If you have medical condition(s) that make you at high risk we ask that you please stand down until conditions improve.
Maintain a minimum of six-foot distance from other members when standing the flag line.
Maintain at least 15 feet of separation from all family members, cemetery personnel, Honor Guard, funeral home staff, clergy, etc.
Wash your hands before, during (as practical), and after the mission.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided by the flag support person and passed out only by that person
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided by the flag support person and passed out only by that person
Submitted By: Bill Wooster
Position: Arizona State Captain
Position: Arizona State Captain
Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.