The family of George Michael Gonzalez has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to honor this American Hero; it will be our honor to do so.
George was in the U.S. Army from 09 March 2006 to 18 November 2010. George served both in Afghanistan and Iraq. George was awarded numerous citations/awards that included the Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal,, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/2 Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/1 Star, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. He was honorably discharged as a PV1 (Private 1).
George is survived by his mother Maritza Gonzalez.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Thursday 24 August 20171100 – Stage at Lifespring Church, 1224Main St., Riverside, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/uHrcKkcypZN21130 – Mission Briefing
1200 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1200 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1245 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.com
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.
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.
