A 1,200-Mile Ride Through Storms in Honor
A Family’s Fear
When storms grounded flights, Marine Corporal Danny Chen’s family worried his remains wouldn’t reach Montana by Christmas.
His mother, Sarah, feared weeks of delay in burying him beside his late father.
Riders Step In
Her plea in a Gold Star Mothers group sparked action from Rolling Thunder.
Thirty-seven riders met at Fort Carson, placing his flag-draped casket in a motorcycle hearse.
“The least we can do is ride through snow to bring him home to his mama,” one rider said.
The Difficult Journey
Through blizzards, black ice, and closed passes, the convoy pressed on.
State troopers shifted from blocking to escorting,
while communities offered food, shelter, and trucks for protection.
A Lasting Tribute
After three days, Millfield welcomed its hero.
Riders placed his father’s vest atop the casket before a final salute.
The journey inspired the Danny Chen Memorial Fund, ensuring fallen soldiers are always brought home with dignity.
