The Patriot Guard Riders will provide a Pony Express to bring our Hero, PFC David F. Turner, 66, home to his family in Oklahoma.
PFC Turner faithfully served our Country in the U.S. Marine Corps while performing duties as a Field Artillery Batteryman.
Upon completion of his service, PFC Turner received an Honorable Discharge and during his time in service, awarded a Good Conduct Metal and Rifle Marksmanship Badge. No additional information is available at this time.
Ride Captain:
Rich Vernon
Richvernon2370@yahoo.com
904-254-9269
Instructions:
Brief – 7:45 AM
Dignified Transfer – 8:00 AM
KSU next Destination – 8:15 AM
Approximate Travel Time – 1+30. Approximate Distance – 105 Miles. Route – I-75
Ride Captain:
Sonny Luke
Sonnyluke1@gmail.com
229-317-0262
Instructions:
Brief – 9:45 AM
Dignified Transfer – 10:00 AM
KSU next Destination – 10:15 AM
Approximate Travel Time – 2+30. Approximate Distance – 130 Miles. Route – 82 / 520 / 280
Ride Captain:
Bob “Yoda” Johnson
Pgryoda@gmail.com
251-648-5744
Instructions:
Brief – 11:45AM
Dignified Transfer – 12:00 PM
KSU next Destination – 12:15 PM
Approximate Travel Time – 2+00. Approximate Distance – 112 Miles. Route – 280
Ride Captain:
Bob “Yoda” Johnson
Pgryoda@gmail.com
251-648-5744
Instructions:
Fuel Stop
Brief – 2:15 PM (New Riders)
KSU next Destination – 2:30 PM
Approximate Travel Time – 0+45. Approximate Distance – 35 Miles. Route – 280 / I-20 / I-65
Ride Captain:
Bob “Yoda” Johnson
Pgryoda@gmail.com
251-648-5744
Instructions:
Fuel Stop
Brief – 3:15 PM (New Riders)
KSU next Destination – 3:30 PM
Approximate Travel Time – 1+30. Approximate Distance – 100 Miles. Route – Coalburg Rd. / I-22
Flags & Water:
Micki Brown
Instructions:
Brief – 5:00 PM (New Riders)
Dignified Transfer – 5:15 PM
KSU next Destination – 5:30 PM
Approximate Travel Time – 0+30
Approximate Distance – 28 Miles
Suggested Route – I-22
Flags & Water:
Barry Caldwill
Pete Thedford
901-937-1606
Instructions:
This staging is to receive our Hero only and is to remain overnight.
Brief – 6:00 PM
Dignified Transfer – 6:15 PM
Flags & Water:
Submitted by: David Shelton
Florida State Captain
Notifications
Jan and I send our condolences to your family and friends during this time of sorrow and sadness. We also want to thank him for his honored service to our country, and his commitment to his fellow man and woman throughout his life. May he rest in peace with our gratitude for his service to all mankind.
My Wife and I send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of David F. Turner. We thank you for your service to our country and want to let you know you can rest in peace your job here on earth is done.
Lamar “SpeedyO” Owen
US Army and PGR
Vietnam 1967-1968
Riding in Honor of My Brother
James W. Owen USAAC