LCpl Dante Martinez, 22, USMC/(AD) - MoVal/RNC (Pt 2) - 24 Apr

[Lilygirl54]

PART 2. 

The United States Marine Corps and family of LCpl Dante Martinez, 22, have requested the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their hero from the funeral home to the cemetery for his military honors.  We are privileged to fulfill their request.

LCpl Martinez was serving with MWCS-18 B Company, MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii at the time of his passing.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this young Marine.  For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the funeral home, approximately 6 miles, to the cemetery.  Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.  For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.

TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 24 APRIL 2026

1130:  Stage at Miller-Jones Mortuary, 23618 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno, CA.   https://maps.app.goo.gl/nDeuR5tQ37meZBVg9

1215:  Flag line as hero is moved from the chapel to the coach.

1230:  KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA. Move to staging lane.   https://maps.app.goo.gl/bUU2P4ib9ywrqH5W7

1300:  ETA to Riverside National Cemetery and move to assigned staging lane.

1330:  KSU to assigned committal for flag line and military honors.

TOM BARRY
PGR California State Captain
casc@patriotguard.org
(714) 206-1227

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.