PART 2The family of Fernando Magdaleno, 48, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their hero to his final resting place for military honors. We will gladly fulfill their request.
Fernando Magdaleno served with the United States Army and Army Reserve from 2003-2005. He served in Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom from 04/05/2003-03/17/2004. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M Device, Army Service Ribbon, and Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (2nd award).
Sadly, Fernando was working as a government contractor in Iraq at the time of his passing. He is survived by his daughter and his mother.
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 12 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 31 MARCH 20251100: Stage at Akes Family Funeral Home, 9695 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA. Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress.
https://goo.gl/maps/HdxzfHkc3TKM5UHW7 1130: Mission briefing.
1215: Flag line as hero is moved from the building to the coach.
1230: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buran Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ZoDmARH35ptNdH4A1300-1315: ETA to RNC and move to staging lane.
1330: KSU to shelter 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.
