Part 2 of 2 PartsThe 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 church services to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
IMPORTANT: FLAG LINE AT CEMETERY ENTRANCE - If you are meeting the procession at the cemetery and would like to form a flag line as the Hero arrives please stage at the Main Gate NO LATER THAN 1415 hrs Part 2 Time table for Wednesday, 25 JAN 17:0915 - Stage at Miller Jones Mortuary 165 W 7th St, San Jacinto, CA 92583,
https://goo.gl/maps/FNgjMmFrvNN20930 - Mission Briefing
0945 - KSU to Valle Vista Assembly of God Church, 45252 State Hwy 74, Hemet, CA 92544
https://goo.gl/maps/Xi3nbogp71J21015 - Estimate arrival at the Church with Flag line as our Hero is brought into the church.
1130 - 1330 - Church Services
(NOTE: If you arrive during the service please arrive quietly)1345 - Estimate conclusion of Church Services with Flag line as Hero is brought out to awaiting coach.
1400 - Estimate KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/Hi1pG4f8di921445 - Est arrival at cemetery
1500 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Services and Military Honors.
R/C David DeLeon
AKA Bam-Bam
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
So Cal PGR Mission Opswww.socalpgr.org/pgr deleontow@msn.com
951-830-3524
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 National Link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?427891
