PGR - KIA  PO 1 Sean Carson

One of our finest has passed and PGR was asked to ride in Honor, and an Honor it was.

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From the mission post:   The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand a Flag Line as the family boards the USS Potomac to give final Honors to PO 1 Sean Carson. PO 1 Carson was KIA on the same Helo as Sgt Essex. Sean was an EOD Specialist assigned to a Seal Team in Afghanistan. The Flag Line will be on shore to greet Family Members as they board the Ship.

All attendees were given a Yellow Ribbon pin to wear, my pic is below.  Thank you!

When I arrived prior staging many scoots were already parked.  As I was coming in on Water street, it was clear that it was not meant for motor traffic, but a scoot can do anything......

Rest of the scoots there at this time, a few more arrived,  IIRC we had 39 attendees. 

We have water, and a great day!

And a gorgeous ship!  We later learned we were all invited to ride with the group on the Potomac  out around the GG Bridge and I declined, been there many times decades ago.  Hope all had a great ride.

I did go on board and took a few pics...

The sign reads:  Welcome aboard Potomac   Tours Wed - Friday + Sunday   11 am - 3 pm    Tickets at Visitor Center - Water and Clay St

And here I go up the gang plank...  the ship had a lot of us already on board.

Galley...

Slick John wrestling with someone on the walkway.

Folks everywhere.

Dating the Potomac...

Almost went too far on the back deck....

So turned around, Rich B, our State and RC for the mission, red cap, talking to a rider.

Another shot of the eating area, bar on far left.

We have marine power!

And more on the other side!

Folks were having a good time on the ship.

About to get off and last shot.

Rich about to give us his "say once" about the mission.

Getting ready to line up for the Honor line.

One of the family, and I will not hazard a guess, gave all attendees a Yellow Ribbon pin, I put mine on immediately.  One of the riders asked Panak for a new rider Mission Accomplished pin, he didn't have one, I carry one extra on my vest for this reason, and gave him mine.  Thank you for riding!

This is where the pin came from, it is a .mil place and has a lot of stuff.  Thanks again!

It was an honor to be there, God Bless family and friends during this sad time of passing.  Please remember and celebrate the good life lived.