PGR
February 5, 2007
The Department of Defense
announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Anthony C. Melia, 20, of Thousand Oaks, Calif.,
died Jan. 27 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to
Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine
Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), I Marine Expeditionary
Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Monday, 5 February, 2007
I was only able to attend the ride to the honor area, which was on
Moorpark Rd, to the church for the service. But that was enough for me.
This was one of the most emotional PGR rides I have witnessed. The
little city of Thousand Oaks came out in force today, hundreds lined
the street holding American Flags. I saw all ages, from
elementry school kids, to Thousand Oaks high school football players in
their jerseys standing on the sidewalks with their hands over their
hearts. This was a tough one to do. Anthony Melia was a well loved
young man, and it was obvious that he is missed.
The PGR had 30 bikes there along with 2 cages. A good turnout for a
Monday morning event.
