!!! UPDATE !!! NEW TIMES/LOCATIONS BELOW SEE TIME TABLE !!!Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of SGT GianCarlo J. Gapuz, age 24, and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero to his final resting place. We will be honored to do so.
SGT Gapuz was serving at Ft Carson, Colorado with the Stalwart Battalion, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry at the time of his passing of medical issues. He had served several years in the Army with multiple deployments. Loved ones eulogized the deceased as an ideal friend, lovable and trustworthy. Friends and relatives alike are singing the praise of Sgt. Gapuz as they recall the wonderful time they shared with the fellow whom they continue to describe as a rare gem.
SGT Gapuz is survived by many family members, friends, and his fellow soldiers. He is deeply missed by all and will never be forgotten.
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 mortury to the Church and then to the Cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
Time Table for Wednesday, 03 August 22:0815 - Stage at El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92121
https://goo.gl/maps/b1FWuWvL46EaTQaK60840 - Mission Briefing
0900 - Flag Line for honorable transfer of Hero to coach
0915 - KSU for accompaniment to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 13541 Stoney Creek Rd., San Diego, CA 92129
https://goo.gl/maps/TiF6yMVHFjkv1WqR7(Approx 15.3 miles)
0945 - Flag Line for honorable transfer of Hero to Church for church service
1000 - Church service starts, approx 45 minutes long.
1100 - Flag Line for honorable transfer to Coach
1110 - KSU for accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/EtXYQi32JB442xf99(Approx. 15 miles)
1130 – ETA at Miramar National Cemetery
1200 – Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
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 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.
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.
