Short Notice Thomas Sandoval, 78, USMC, RVN, Purple Heart, Ontario, 0915, 16 Feb

[John Gretzinger]

The family of Thomas Dylan Sandoval have asked the Patriot Guard to be with them as they say their final farewells to their hero.

Thomas was proud of his service as a Marine during the early days of the Vietnam War.  Not only did he receive the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during combat, but he was the first serviceman from Ontario to be wounded in the war.

Thomas is survived by his Sister (Adeline Strabley), Niece (Michelle Strabley), and Great Nephew (Andrew Strabley)

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.  For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at St. George Catholic Church.  For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.

Time Table for Friday, 16 February 2024:

0915 - Stage at St. George Catholic Church, 505 N Palm Ave, Ontario, CA 91762 (arrive quietly as service will be going on) https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZHBoXQfvC5Un5JVH7

0930 - Mission Briefing

0945 - Standby for flag line as our hero is transferred from the church to the coach.

Ride Captain
Clint "Smurf" Martin
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
951.505.6362

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.