For Friday June 08, 2018- Blackwater, AZ
HONOR ESCORT/MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SGT. BYRON POOCHA, U.S.M.C VETERAN
The Poocha family is humbling requesting for the Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders, along with invitation to all surrounding riding communities for an Honor Escort for our Hero, We will be honored to do so.
Byron Poocha served with great pride in United States Marine Corps from 1975 to 1979. He earned the Commandant of the Marine Corp Award, Good Conduct Medal, and the Sharpshooter Medal. During his four years in the Corps he earned the rank of E-5 Sgt. He served in several locations including Camp Pendleton, Twenty-nine Palms, and Yuma MCAS. Byron was a life-long motorcycle rider and Honor Rider. Representing the Hopi Nation he particiapted in many escorts to honor military and veterans. W
Staging 0930 at Ira Hayes Memorial Park, Sacaton, Az/ KSU at 1000. Escort to the Multi-purpose building in Blackwater, AZ on the Gila River Indian Community, approximately 20 miles out.
Contact information: Bobby Martin, 928-421-1166/info.nhhr@gmail.com
ON BEHALF OF NHHR, WE EXTEND OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE POOCHA FAMILY. THANK YOU, SIR FOR OUR FREEDOM. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD SPEED.
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