The family and the US Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero, LCpl Casey R. Hayden, age 23, from the mortuary to the airport as he is prepared to fly home to his family in New York.
LCpl Hayden reported for recruit training at Perris Island on Oct 20, 2014 and was serving at MCAGCC at Twentynine Palms, CA, he was attached to 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. He was a proud Marine and earned the following awards: National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
Sadly he passed away and will be sorely missed by his family, his friends, his fellow Marines and his country. He will not be forgotten!!
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 from the mortuary to the airport, approx 71 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the airport, we will meet you there.
IMPORTANT: TEMPS WILL BE HOT Please stay hydrated and eat as that effects your ability to withstand higher temps.Time Table for Monday, 20 JULY 2020:0900 - Stage at Rose Mortuary, 66424 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
https://goo.gl/maps/vNVkRBmphnH2wBse70915 - Mission Briefing
1000 - KSU to American Airlines Cargo, 2300 E. Airport Dr., Ontario, CA 91761
https://goo.gl/maps/ztU7YacftCcXXwQC81115 - Est arrival AA Cargo
1120 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to facility
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
California State Captain
Patriot Guard RidersCell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
When the world calls 911
The American Military answers the call.
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.
