!!! UPDATE !!! NEW TIME TABLE BELOW !!! CORRECTED DESTINATION !!!This will be a 2 part mission The family and the U.S. Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival of this Fallen Hero, SSgt Louis F. Cardin, 27, to his family in So California. We will be honored to do so.
SSgt Louis F. "Louie" Cardin was Killed In Action on 19 March, 2016 in Iraq in an enemy rocket attack on an Iraqi base that was attributed to the Islamic State.
SSgt Cardin enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after graduating from Chapparal High School in Temecula, CA. in 2006. He was born in Riverside, California and grew up in the Temecula area.
SSgt Cardin served 3 deployments in Afghanistan in addition to his recent deployment to Iraq and was aiming for at least a 20 year career in the Corps. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He had recently secured a promotion that allowed him to be a mentor to younger Marines, which had long been one of his goals.
All those that knew this young Marine recall his sense of humor and wit, and his ability to inspire others.
One example was when they all got together for a group photo, one of those that usually features a group of Marines in full gear staring back at the camera with grim visages. Right before the digital shutter clicked, Louis F. Cardin flashed a “thumbs up” sign. “Being around him in a group, you almost couldn't be in a bad mood,” recalled a retired Marine who served with Cardin for two tours in Afghanistan, from 2009 to 2012.
As news spread of his death – which included a tribute by President Barack Obama during his news conference with Cuban President Raul Castro – friends and family comforted each other by remembering a man who used humor to help his squad get through intense situations, a man who chose to live close to his buddies in the barracks when he could have moved to a house off-base, a man who offered to baby-sit for friends who needed a date night. He will be sorely missed and Never Forgotten!
Part 1 of this mission will consist of meeting with the family as they receive their Hero home to So California and accompany to the funeral home.
SSgt Cardin is survived by his parents, several siblings and extend family and friends.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the point of arrival to the funeral home. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
If you would like to meet at the funeral home please prepare for a flag line as the procession arrives. NOTE: Due to heightened security for all military funerals, it is very important that you do not share the details of this mission outside of trusted PGR members. Do not discuss these details on other forums, blogs or social media networks. During the mission please report any suspicious activity to the R/C. CORRECTED: Part 1 Time table for Saturday, 26 MAR 16: 1200 - Stage at Gus Jr., 22380 Cactus Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
https://goo.gl/maps/rU1dWFqJ3aG2 1215 - Mission briefing
1300 - Est Move to position for Hero's departure (time will be dictated by a call from Gunny to the staging area)
1330 - Est KSU to Miller Jones Mortuary, 165 W. 7th St., San Jacinto, CA 92583
https://goo.gl/maps/afWJvKBTwym CORRECTED LOCATION 1400 - Est arrival at Funeral Home
Part 2 TBA R/C Craig H Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State CaptainDream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
When the world calls 911
The American Military answers the phone.
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving.You 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 to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?415440
