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PART 1 of 2. 
PART 2 will be posted when details become available.

NOTE:  This mission includes aircraft arrival.  Flight times are subject to last minute changes so please check this thread for any changes before leaving for this mission.


The United States Navy and the family of PO1 Gerardo Torrero Sandoval have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their hero from San Diego International Airport to the funeral home in Chula Vista.  It will be our honor to participate in this accompaniment.

At the time of his passing, PO1 Torrero Sandoval served on the USS Cole (DDG-67).

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 airport to the funeral home.  Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.  For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.

TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 11 APRIL 2024

1445 - Stage at Spanish Landing Park West, 3900  North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA.   https://goo.gl/maps/R1Q7QMhJFFe5Um46A

1500 - Mission briefing.

1515 - Est KSU to arrival location.

1615 - Est KSU to Funeraria del Angel, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA.   https://maps.app.goo.gl/eArs4M8U9udjGqeb7

Stacey “Lil Bit” McCarthy
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
(619)277-5176


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.