Honor Mission
Matthew J. Austin, Active Duty
USN – WoT
Virginia Beach, Virginia – 07-11-19
Virginia Beach, Virginia – 07-11-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Commander, Naval Special Warfare Group 4 and Commander, Special Boat Team 20 respectfully requests the Patriot Guard Riders attend and honor their fallen teammate GM1 Matthew J. Austin who passed away unexpectedly 30 June 2019. GM1 Austin was assigned to Special Boat Team 20. GM1 was previously assigned to the USS Porter DDG-78. GM1 Austin is survived by loving family, teammates and friends.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-11-19
Staging Time: 9:30 am
Food Lion
5193 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
Ride Captain:
Dave Bozak
davidjbozak@gmail.com
(757) 615-8128
CORC: TBD
RICE: TBD
Special Instructions:
Brief: 9:45
KSU: 1000
Command Memorial: Time: 1100
Location: Will be disclosed at mission brief.
Large Bike Flags encouraged
Military base motorcycle safety requirements mandatory.
Firearms are not authorized
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Mike Nugent
Position: Virginia Ride Captain
Position: Virginia Ride Captain
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7 Comments To "Matthew J. Austin"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On July 9, 2019 @ 4:39 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of this Hero. May He Rest in Peace.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By Wayne Anderson On July 10, 2019 @ 7:12 am
We are honored to Stand for Matthew, his family and his command family. My the memories of your friendship and loved shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. Rest in Peace Sailor.
With Sincere Sympathy
#3 Comment By Michael Jaffe On July 10, 2019 @ 7:26 am
Deepest condolences to the entire Austin family. Thank you all for your service to our country.
#4 Comment By xdvr On July 10, 2019 @ 7:43 pm
To the family, friends, and teammates – please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss of one of Americas warriors.
RIP – Brother – Shipmate
Mike “Handlebar” Nugent
BMC/SW/DV- Ret
D5-RC
#5 Comment By Rob Allen On July 10, 2019 @ 8:13 pm
My family and I sending our most sincere condolences and prayers. GM1 Austin, Rest in eternal peace. Til Valhalla.
Rob “Papa Bear” Allen
Virginia Patriot Guard Ride Captain
U.S Army Veteran
#6 Comment By Lady Harley On July 11, 2019 @ 12:47 am
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Mr. GM1 Matthew J. Austin who passed away unexpectedly 30 June 2019. May his family and friends always cherish him with the fondest of memories.
With honor and respect,
Becca “Lady Harley” Landick
Virginia State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
LNC, USN (Ret)
#7 Comment By VAFatboy On July 11, 2019 @ 8:58 am
From my family to yours, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. GM1 Austin, rest in eternal peace. Til Valhalla.
Rob “Papa Bear” Allen
U.S. Army Veteran
Virginia Patriot Guard – District 5 Ride Captain