!! UPDATE !! RESCHEDULED FOR THURS/MAY 20 SEE TIME TABLE BELOW !!The family of Nadine Christine Ortega, 33, invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their loved one's funeral service and military honors. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Nadine was born on December 14, 1987 in Los Angeles, California to Pedro Javier Ortega and Norma Iris Casas, and sadly passed away 24 APR 21 in Lake Elsinore.
Nadine enlisted in the Army 26 MAR 07, serving in Iraq, earning the Iraq Campaign Medal with one star, Unit Commendation Meritorious Medal, Army Combat Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Army Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Nadine was honorably discharged 12 MAY 2011, at the rank of Specialist (E4).
Nadine was a devoted Behavioral Specialist for teenagers. The teenagers she helped are extremely sadden for her passing. She was a cherished part of their lives.
Nadine is survived by her daughter, Mariah, 11 years old; son, James, 9 years old; parents, Javier and Norma Ortega; sister, Melissa; brothers, Joseph and Peter; former husband and soulmate, James Simmons (Nadine met James while both were serving in Iraq).
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested all PGR members are welcome. We will accompany the hero and her family from Pico Rivera to her final resting place (approx 4 miles). Please see time table if you would like to participate. For those that would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Thurs, 20 MAY 21:1130 - Stage at St. Francis Xavier Church, 4245 Acacia Ave., Pico Rivera, CA., 90660
https://goo.gl/maps/4uALgMFNnPJLsdki61145 - Mission briefing.
1200 - Flag line for Hero to coach.
1215 - KSU to Resurrection Cemetery, 966 N. Potero Grande Dr., Rosemead, CA. 91770
https://goo.gl/maps/b3VG5KKTQLiSxu6T91230 - Flag line for Hero from coach to internment site.
Ride Captain
Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainDowney, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com
Blessed are the PeacemakersYou 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 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.
