URGENT UPDATE TO STAGING TIME - 0800
It’s been 25-years in the making, but Los Angeles National Cemetery is again accepting new interments.
This Saturday, 5 October, the Patriot Guard has been asked to participate in the dedication of this one and only expansion of the Cemetery complex. We are thrilled to be there and be a part of this monumental event.
A new columbarium complex on the West side of the 405 will have over 10,000 niches for our nation’s heroes.
Join us, Gary Sinise, the Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs, and other dignitaries for this once in a lifetime event.
Please see the timetable below for details on our participation.
Timetable for Saturday, 5 October 2019:0800 – Stage in Lot 29 (signs may read Lot 6) – dedicated PGR parking along the North Fence - 950 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
https://goo.gl/maps/VEGsjXRkE7bkXGBd7 0830 – Briefing
0845 – Move to Flag Line location
1000 – Flag Line for presentation of the colors and National Anthem
Special Instructions:DO NOT GO TO THE MAIN PARKING LOT FOR LANCTake Constitution Avenue West, under the 405 toward Jackie Robinson Statium.
Turn Right on Davis Avenue.
Follow the signs to the parking lot and PGR Parking.
NOTE:If you are arriving via I-405 southbound, take either the Getty Center Drive offramp to Sepulveda and then right at the signal for LANC (Constitution), or exit at Wilshire Blvd. West and enter the VA complex via Bonsall. Right on Constitution and Left on Davis.
If you are arriving via I-10 to I-405 North, exit the 405 at Wilshire Blvd. West (Exit 55C). Right on Sepulveda, Left on Constitution, Right on Davis.
There will be refreshments and bathrooms available on site.
R/C Craig (Gunny) DonorGySgt USMC (ret)
California State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.comMember since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
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