SSG Elvis T. Lam, 31, USA(AD) – Westminster/RNC - 14 Jul

[Lilygirl54]

The United States Army and family of SSG Elvis Thait Lam, 31, have requested the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their hero from the funeral home to the cemetery.  It will be our privilege to honor their request.

Unfortunately, not much is known about SSG Lam other than he served with the United States Army Dental Laboratory.

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 accompanying the hero and his family from the funeral home to the cemetery, approximately 51 miles.  Please see the time table if you would like to participate.

NOTE:  AT THE REQUEST OF THE FAMILY, PHOTOS OR VIDEOS ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN.

TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 14 JULY 2025

0930:  Stage @ Peek Funeral Home, 7801 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA.   https://maps.app.goo.gl/HhhDPCoEqVhSATXQ9

0945:  Mission briefing.

1030:  Flag line and dignified transfer of hero from the chapel to the coach.

1045:  KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.   https://maps.app.goo.gl/g47b4Zv8SuKorwwi6

1215:  ETA to cemetery and move to the staging lane.

1245:  KSU to shelter for flag line and military honors.

Craig “Jip-C” Lane, CPL USMC
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
bigredroadglide@yahoo.com
(760) 900-0388

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 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.