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John Gretzinger

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The United States Army and the family of SPC Dakota Jackson have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders as their son is returned home for Military Honors and burial.  We are honored to attend.

SPC Jackson was assigned to the 2/11 ACR when he passed away.

Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested and all PGR members are welcome. We will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the mortuary to the airport. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet us at the airport, please feel free to do so.

NOTE: This mission includes aircraft flight.  Schedules are subject to change or delay.  Please check this thread before heading to the mission.

Timeline for Thursday, 01 February 2024:

0745 - Stage at Akes Family Funeral Home 9695 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 https://maps.app.goo.gl/NtLKX7axgM8B8Fh86

0800 - Mission Briefing

0830 - KSU for Ontario Airport, American Airlines Cargo 2300 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA 91761 https://maps.app.goo.gl/gd2UYiofrM1LqjbZA

0900 - est. Flag Line for dignified transfer of our hero from the coach to the facility.

Ride Captain
Tom Barry

Patriot Guard California State Captain
(714) 206-1227
casc@patriotguard.org


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.
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
Assistant State Captain, Southern California PGR