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Update - Debbie, one of the ladies that met us at the service station sent me a link to her photos and I downloaded some to add. Please visit her site for many more great shots!!
http://picasaweb.google.com/pfcrensmom/CplSeanKALangevinFuneral?authkey=IpfXMr5PrZw
and view them. Tiny url: http://tinyurl.com/2cq9b9 Thanks Deb!!!!
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This was a two part mission. Meet Sean and family at Travis on Wed. and escort home and then at the service to escort him and family to his final resting place.
Bill Roller managed to get one pic before he was told that was a no-no! Out on the flight line waiting for Sean's plane.
I couldn't make the Travis ride, but was waiting at the funeral home when they came in with flag and saluting along with the Honor Guard.
Today in we met at the service and formed flag lines for those that attended and then proceeded to the cemetery.
We staged about a block from the service and had a great group! 23 bikes and one two-up. The flag is going to a man we escorted to San Jose Airport on the way to the sandbox. He asked for a PGR flag and Doug and I chipped in and bought one for him. Doug was the ride captain at that ride as well as this one and is at your left in the pic, at the end. We all signed it.... until the pen ran out of ink, sigh...
We pulled into the church lot and parked in front of the hearse. Then began the Plan A or Plan B debate. Doug was working with the escorts and said he wanted two flagged bikes in front , then family and the rest of the bikes = Plan A. A police Lt. said NO! = Plan B. This bounced around a couple times and B won.
A couple folks talking, Kevin on the right is a Goldstar Dad and rides with PGR, but today was to attend the service.
The bikes lined up around the service...
We had a great escort team!! Well over a dozen of our finest and it was flawless!! We ALL thank those that took the time to escort Sean's final journey! It is MUCH appreciated.
Looking back at the bike line. For a Monday after a long weekend, this was a fantastic showing.
Bikes leaving the church parking lot.....
The cemetery service was well attended by high ranking officers. I saw one general. The mayors of Walnut Creek and Concord made a short speech. An outstanding service!
This is what the folks at the service saw as we stood to honor Sean.
A Closer look at the line, it actually continued around to the left,great turn out!!!
Doug asked me to tell all that attended Thank You!!! You ALL make the difference! I hope I got the message out, Doug had a grandkid to take care of and unfortunately, and it was NOT of his preference, had to leave.
God Bless our passing hero and his family and his unborn child. Healing Prayers for those left behind. Future Prayers for his child.
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