This is Part 2 of a 2 Part mission. Part 1 can be seen here.The family of
Sergeant Chad E Jenson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Chad Elliott Jenson, 25, grew up in Redondo Beach, CA where his family still resides. He was a standout football player at Mira Costa High School where he helped his team win a championship in 2009.
Sgt Jenson was with the 2nd Raider Battalion, Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. For his honorable service he was awarded the U.S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, A Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit commendation, two certificates of commendation, three letters of appreciation and two meritorious masts.
Sadly, this hero was among the group killed when their KC-130 Hercules aircraft crashed in western Mississippi on 10 JULY 2017.
Sgt Jenson is survived by his parents, his brother, his wife and a stepson.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
Each motorcycle rider should have registration, proof of insurance. You should also wear hard sole shoes, long pants, full-fingered gloves, a long sleeve outer garment, eye protection, and a DOT helmet. A brightly colored reflective vest is no longer needed but recommended. Have your I.D. ready when you arrive at the gate.Time Table for Part 2, Friday, August 18, 2017:1100 - Stage at IHOP, 9449 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
https://goo.gl/maps/1pBJivcrSPk 1130 - Mission Briefing
1145 - KSU to Chapel
1200 - (Est) Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1215 – (Est) KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/mYJRqNW16bD2 1230 – (Est) Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1300 – Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Mike "Dr Fix It"SoCalPGR Ride Captain
drfixit@vcweb.org
760-715-5554
Sgt Chad Elliott Jenson 8/23/1991 - 7/10/2017You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?442116
