The Patriot Guard Riders been invited to assist in a very special mission. The Wolfpack Marines are a battalion of Marines stationed at the Marine base in 29 Palms. The Wolfpack Marine Unit is a highly decorated battalion, and have had numerous combat casualties in conflict.
There are 27 Gold Star families who have lost their Wolfpack Heroes as well as numerous current and alumni members of the Wolfpack having a reunion this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of their memorial and reunion they are visiting the battalion at the Marine Base in 29 Palms. They have asked the PGR to accompany them to their destination. We are honored to be able to participate in this historic event.
The Nevada PGR will be accompanying the multiple bus convoy from Las Vegas to Amboy, Ca. The SoCal PGR will meet with the group in Amboy and after a short rest break for them in Amboy, we will accompany them the remainder of the way to the 29 Palms MCAGCC base.
The PGR will not be allowed on base but anyone with a “blue card” (military ID or gov't ID) will be allowed to enter the base to witness the event. There will be items on base that are only provided for the event participants. The USO will be providing meals for the families and alumni only so if you want to go onto the base you’ll need to provide your own food and drink.
If you want to meet the arrival of the accompaniment at the base visitor’s center please review the below time lines for arrival at the base.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in this mission. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying these Gold Star Families to their destination. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time table for Friday, 07 JUN 19:Staging 1 - (If you are coming from the high desert)
0530 - Stage at Chevron Station, 6000 Mariposa Rd, Hesperia, Ca. 92344
https://goo.gl/maps/2p21ZQUdnWZ4btNf60545 - KSU to Chevron Station, 25635 Crucero Rd., Ludlow, Ca. (approx 97 miles) 92338
https://goo.gl/maps/LrTqBtNc4cfHKvW470715 - Est arrival in Ludlow
0815 - KSU to Roy's Cafe & Gas, 87520 National Trails Hwy., Amboy, Ca. 92304 (approx 28 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/Dur2zxWvn5P7hSjGA0845 - Est arrival in Amboy
Staging 2 -
0845 - Staging at Roy's Cafe & Gas, 87520 National Trails Hwy., Amboy, Ca. 92304
https://goo.gl/maps/Dur2zxWvn5P7hSjGA0900 - Mission briefing
0930 - Prepare for Flag Line as Gold Star family buses arrive
1000 - KSU to MCAGCC, 901 Adobe Rd., Twentynine Palms, Ca. 92277 (approx 51 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/jGtsX5L4NCyzkcVY81100 - Est arrival at visitors center at base
R/C Ernie Kopasz
So Cal PGR Ride Captainerniepgr@aol.com
760-963-8971 cell
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 R/C (Ride Captain). 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.
