The family of John James McFadden has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to honor this American Hero; it will be our honor to do so.
John was born on 14 September 1959 and entered Eternal Rest on 31 May 2016.
John served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1981 as a Cavalry Scout. John was designated a Rifle Expert.
After his honorable discharge from the Army, John worked as an iron worker at a steel mill.
John is survived by his wife Debra.
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 mortuary 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 Wednesday 08 June 2016: 1200 – Stage at Judson Baptist Church, 1406 Pacific St., San Bernardino, CA
1230 – Mission Briefing
1245 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1300 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1400 – KSU to assigned shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Vince Hernandez
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-236-3140
calldanek@yahoo.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 to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?418727 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
