UPDATE: A GAS STATION STOP HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE TIMETABLE. PLEASE SEE TIMETABLE BELOW FOR ADDITION. The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to accompany Michael P. Flowers, along with the American Legion Riders Post 311 out of Lancaster, on his final journey and attend his military honors. It is our privilege to fulfill their request.
Michael served with the United States Marine Corps and with one tour in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged as a Lance Corporal. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 star, and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device. He was also awarded a Purple Heart Medal.
Michael is survived by his sister, Vickie, who lives out of state is unable to attend his service.
NOTE: Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. This accompaniment from Lancaster to RNC is approximately 88 miles one way. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 22 MAY 20260930: Lancaster PGR/ALR to stage at American Legion Post 311, 40th St E, Lancaster, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uGbHKEyeMFFp9JdC80945: KSU to Shell Gas at Cajon Junction, 14949 Cajon Blvd, Phelan, CA (approx. 55 miles).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QcS9uUKJkqG9M7dY71045-1100: ETA to Shell Gas at Cajon Junction.1100-1115: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA (approx. 38 miles).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAoAQTYkLzPAM6nn71215: ETA Riverside National Cemetery. SoCal PGR await arrival of hero with PGR/ALR and move to assigned staging lane.
1245: KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Steve Swartzwelder
Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Rider
Sswarty1@sbcglobal.net
(661) 317-4626
