1stLt Ernest L. Roth, 20, USAF(KIA), WWII-LAX/Los Angeles-25 AUG

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Part 1 of 2 Parts

The Patriot Guard Riders is honored that we have been invited to be there when a WWII Hero who was Killed In Action (KIA) and has been missing for nearly 80 years finally comes home to be buried in the soil of our country.

1stLt Ernest L. Roth, age 20, was assigned as a pilot with the 359th Bombardment Squadron, 303rd Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force in Europe. On May 19, 1944 he was piloting a B-17G bomber while on a bombing run over Berlin when the plane was hit by flak and crashed. Six of the 10 crew members, including Roth, were killed in the incident.

1stLt Roth's remains were not identified until February 05, 2020, now he will finally be coming home for burial in his hometown of Los Angeles.

1stLt Roth is survived by distant family members who have never forgotten him and will now be able to receive some closure knowing their Hero is home.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary, approx 10 miles. 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.

NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions apply, masks/face coverings required/6 ft distancing required

Part 2, the funeral will be posted when details are available.


Time Table for Wednesday, 25 AUG 21:

1545 - Stage at Carl's Jr., 5625 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045  https://goo.gl/maps/2dKQ5xjVeU5vJt2f8

1600 - Mission briefing

1630 - Move to arrival location

1700 - KSU to Pierce Bros Westwood Village, 1218 Glendon Ave.,Los Angeles, CA 90024  https://goo.gl/maps/SKVMGBXsA72H7usL9 (approx 10 miles)

1730 - Est arrival at funeral home

1740 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to building


R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
California State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Cell 909 208 7703
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Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
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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. All PGR members are 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.