SGT John P. Rodriguez, 23, USA(AD), GWOT, Ontario/San Jacinto - 23 JAN - Part 1

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This will be a 2 part mission

The family of SGT John P. Rodriguez, 23, and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to meet the Hero's arrival returning home, and his services.  We will be honored to do so.

SGT John P. Rodriguez died Jan 12 in Kuwait in a non-combat related incident.  He was assigned to 2nd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, Texas. His unit had been deployed to Kuwait in support of the Global War On Terror.

"A son, a husband and a friend to everyone around him, 'Rod' was an amazing person that we all loved, the post said. Our most heartfelt condolences go out to his family back home."

"Our Army family will keep all of them in their prayers and never forget this outstanding patriot. Rod touched the lives of so many of our Soldiers and Veterans over the last couple of years in the unit."

Rod, as he was known by family and friends grew up in Hemet, California. He is survived by his wife, parents, siblings and many other family members 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 airport to the mortuary (approx 47 miles). Please see the time table if you would like to participate.

Part 2 on Wednesday, 25 JAN 17 details TBA
 
Part 1 Time table for Monday, 23 JAN 17:

1215 - Stage Guardian Air Jet Center, 1150 S. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91761 (IMPORTANT: Stage in parking lot just EAST of Guardian Air) https://goo.gl/maps/zqaFBSyHhZ92

1230 - Mission brief

1245 - Prepare for Flag Line as family arrives

1300 - Flag Line for family

1400 - Est Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach

1415 - KSU to Miller-Jones Mortuary, 165 W 7th St., San Jacinto, CA 92583  https://goo.gl/maps/bQ6EH5QWvKA2

1530 - Est Arrival at Mortuary and Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero


R/C Craig H Donor
AKA Gunny
GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State Captain


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 at the following link:

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?427891