KIC Posted May 30, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2012 Got the 89 loaded and ready to leave in 6 hours with the family to attend and funeral and PGR Mission for a friend. Sgt Brian Walker, Military Police , Airborne, gave his life on Mother's Day. Brian was a personal friend and was recently married to my daughter's friend Ashley. Brian and my daughter served together in Afghanistan 2009/2010. It is such an honor to be asked by the wife to serve in the PGR Escort. I hope I can at least ride straight with the blurred vision attack I am sure to have. Brian was a great man, husband, soldier and friend. RIP Sgt Walker, we'll take care of Ashley for you, I know you are pulling double guard duty from above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loehring Posted May 30, 2012 Share #2 Posted May 30, 2012 Our prayers go out to you and the family brother. Ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted May 30, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 30, 2012 Thoughts and prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 30, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 30, 2012 RIP Warrior.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 30, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 30, 2012 Prayers for you and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted May 30, 2012 Share #6 Posted May 30, 2012 May the GOOD LORD hold you close Sgt. Walker. You are a hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted May 30, 2012 Share #7 Posted May 30, 2012 prayers and condolences sent from our home.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted May 30, 2012 Share #8 Posted May 30, 2012 KIC, Sorry to hear of your friends passing. Please extend our condolences to his family. If there's room, please find a spot in your vest pocket for me, time and distance prevent me from honoring this warrior in person. R.I.P. Sgt Brian Walker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimhigh Posted May 30, 2012 Share #9 Posted May 30, 2012 Your posting struck an emotional response with in me. I'm so sick of our losing so many young people. God bless you for accepting the wife of your friend's invitation. Honoring a fallen hero is the right thing to do...you will, no doubt, have many thoughts of your friend as you ride to and from the ceremony...be careful and keep your thoughts together...we certainly do not want to read about you having any problems. Please thank Sgt Brian Walker's wife for his service and express our sorrow at the loss of such a young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMidnight Posted May 30, 2012 Share #10 Posted May 30, 2012 Lately, I've been hearing of a growing number of PGR escorts for our Troops, and a increase in requests for American Legion Rider escorts, or presence. Transport yourself safe, and escort with honor. At our monthly meeting, I'll see to it, his family is in our prayers. Johnathan Ritter Commander of Squadron 3, Hanford. Commander of District 14 S.A.L. Sons of the American Legion, Detachment California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfVenture Posted May 30, 2012 Share #11 Posted May 30, 2012 Bill: Thank You for all the efforts you are making to honor your friends requests. Give my condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted May 30, 2012 Share #12 Posted May 30, 2012 Every Patriot Guard Mission I have rolled on has been hard and taken its toll on me both physically and emotionally. With well over 400+ Missions I simply have to take a small sabattical. Godspeed and ride safe my friend. Please convey my deepest sympathy to our fallen Hero's family. Boomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted May 30, 2012 Share #13 Posted May 30, 2012 Godspeed and condolences to the family of this Hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks guys. So I'm siting in the family's living room talking about all the plans Brian and Ashley had it breaks my heart that they were cut short so fast. I will convey all your kind thoughts and prayers when I can do it and keep my composure. I remember my daughter's Green Ramp and the parents of her 3 fallen Heroes that didnt return. That was hard. This is definately harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted May 31, 2012 Share #15 Posted May 31, 2012 In our thoughts and Prayers, we are There with you! Thank You for what you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csogbk Posted May 31, 2012 Share #16 Posted May 31, 2012 We are diminished..... Ride safely from a fellow PGR rider and OIF/OEF/Just Cause Vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted May 31, 2012 Share #17 Posted May 31, 2012 ride safe and proud. Ill keep my vigiliance here. PGR is not just patriot guard riders. We are also prayer guard riders , I cant be there to help and I will not deminish your emotions by saying I understand. I will pray and lift you up in spirit. Ride strong knowing our prayers are with you and this fallen hero . godspeed and safety David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navydavy Posted May 31, 2012 Share #18 Posted May 31, 2012 My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Brian for your loss, and my gratitude for your sacrifice. May God bless you in this difficult time and give you strength. My eternal gratefulness Sgt Brian Walker for your service to our country, and your ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Rest in peace young brother. Standing by in Seal Beach … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted June 1, 2012 Well, this Mission is completed. Several incredible things occurred during this Mission. First, it was a humbling honor to ride on Brian's behalf. Also, my daughter, who served with Sgt Walker on their first tour also rode her first Mission with me honoring Brian's sacrifice. Signing the Army flag for the family was also an honor. The next thing that was very impressive was the small the small town respect shown during the escort. Almost every vehicle pulled over to the side of the road and stopped. Some even exited the vehicle and stood tall out of respect. We even had a helicopter escort all the way to the church. Ending with a front dip and a low fly by. But, the most humbling show of respect was two PGR Members that stood at attention outside the church holding the KIA flag and the American flag for over an hour in 100 degree temperatures (wearing black boots !) Rest In Peace Brian. We'll take over from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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