PART 2The United States Army and the family of Pvt Gabriel James Perez, 22, have requested the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their hero from the airport to the funeral home. We are privileged to participate.
Pvt Gabriel J. Perez, 22, native of Anchorage, Alaska was assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC at the time of his passing.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be attending his military honors at the cemetery. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY 30 MAY, 20251345: Stage at Forest Lawn Cypress Patriots Chapel, 4471 Lincoln Ave, Cypress, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NxeUiBLWUuzdUf3R91455: Flag line as hero is moved from the chapel to the coach.
1500: KSU to gravesite for flag line and military honors.
TOM BARRY
PGR California State Captain
casc@patriotguard.org
(714) 206-1227You 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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 remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
