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This is Part 2 of a two part mission

The United States Army and the family of PFC Arath Esau Martinez-Arguelles have asked the Patriot Guard to be with them as they bring their son and hero home for burial.

PFC Martinez-Arguelles was a paratrooper and wheeled-vehicle mechanic assigned to the 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

His commander described him as "a self-starter, who was always working as hard as he could and motivating those around him. He was always the first mechanic in his coveralls, ready to fix vehicles and forever had a smile on his face." and "a motivated paratrooper who inspired the paratroopers around him."

NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the timetable if you would like to participate.

Time Table for Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023:

1500 - Stage at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr. Los Angeles, Ca 90068 https://goo.gl/maps/2qYGjTPiboVD6rSt5

1520 - Mission Briefing

1530 - KSU to Old Church at top of hill and Flag Line as Hero transferred from coach into church

1630 - Flag Line as Heroes family arrives

1700 - Military Honors and Church Services begin

1800 - ETA end of services, Flag Line as Hero returned to coach.

1805 - Missing Man accompany coach back to mortuary.

Ride Captain
Craig Lane

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“Millions have served in the military and made sacrifices, and most have gone unrecognized. We owe a
special thanks to all veterans and those on active duty.”


George E. Wahlen, U. S. Navy
Medal of Honor

With permission from Center for American Values

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 is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire while driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.

Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep the 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
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