Thank you Mr Payton for your service! Healing Prayers for family and friends during this time of passing. Rest in God's Loving Arms, your mission is complete.
PGR was asked to escort Navy Veteran James Payton's ashes to his final resting place. I felt that making this mission was important as it was a long weekend and not sure what the turnout would be. I'm happy to say many showed up for the escort!
We had 12 scoots and 1 cage show up for a total of 14 riders! Thank all that rode!
Our ride captain Mark H did a great job, thank you, and thank all that do the same!
As I left, the weather was a bit iffy, got hit by a few small squalls. but my new shield / fairing worked fine! I learned later in the evening at slow speeds, stop and go... not so good!
My sweet Ruby in front and a yellow Can Am at the right.
Nice wing in front flying 3 nice full size flags on the rear.
Our MIA/POW representatives front left and center by their cage, Tom and Nancy E.
Our road guards in the rear as we stage at the Veteran's home preparing to provide escort to his final resting place. They did a GREAT job! Thank you! A flawless ride!
I told either Rich M or Mark H, this was a coincidence, the Veterans home was just one street from where I bought Ruby, about a block away.
We arrived at the final resting place and stood our line. Notice the head stones were recessed, it made walking a bit difficult. This shot was on the way back to the scoots after the service.
I always tell folks all missions are different, and this one was also.
I really felt sorry for the family, they were - as all - in distress, and waited patiently for the service, and sad to say there was a communication problem and the Pastor did not show up.
One of them asked if there was a pastor in out group to fill in , and we do have some, but not today.
The family decided, after a while remembering and spending time with their fallen, to walk the PGR line, thank us and leave. I was an honor to be there! Thank you for asking us to attend!
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