Earlier this year, the Patriot Guard Riders were invited by Cheryl Rex and Legends Live Forever (LLF) to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Gold Star Monument to honor families of fallen service members. We are again invited to attend the Memorial Day Celebration and Gold Star Monument dedication to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. PGR was asked to stand a flag line as our national anthem is presented.
Keynote speakers will be Gold Star Mother, Cheryl Rex; Mayor Dennis Michael; Dr. Mark Harris, Woody Williams Foundation; and Neil Hughes, American Legion Commander.
PGR members, come out and show your support for this very meaningful event sponsored by the Woody Williams Foundation and Legends Live Forever non-profit organization. All are welcome to attend.
TIMETABLE FOR MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, 25 MAY 20260845: Stage at Central Park, 11200 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA for instructions by LLF.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/T332SMebg4yByLu37Refreshments will be setup for attendees between 0900-0930.
0900: Welcome and introduction - Neal Hughes, American Legion Post 835
– Presentation of colors – Boy Scouts Troop 652
– Pledge of Allegiance – Boy Scouts Troop 652
– National Anthem – Grapeland Grizzly Choir
– Active Duty/Veteran Gold Star Recognition
– Introduction of dignitaries
– Remarks by Mayor
– Gold Star Monument dedication
– Missing Man table reading – Designee
– Laying of wreaths
– Folding flag and reading – American Legion Post 835
– Presentation of flag
– Rifle volley/playing of taps – VFW Post 8680 and American Legion Post 835
– Reading of Flanders Fields poem
1000: Conclusion of program.
