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John Gretzinger

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This is Part 1 of a two part mission


The United States Army and the family of MSG Ashley M. Henning have asked the Patriot Guard to be with them as they bring their hero home for burial.  We are proud to be able to help honor this American Hero.

MSG Henning was assigned to Ft. Knox, Kentucky when she tragically was killed.

Since joining the Army in 2005, MSG Henning has served in a number of locations including several overseas assignment Iraq,  Afghanistan, and Kuwait.  Her awards and decorations include; Army Commendation Medal (6th Award), Army Achievement Award (4th Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Ribbon), NATO Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award), and Driver and Mechanic Badge

She is survived by her three children, Ty (15), Brilee (12) and Carter (9), family and her Army Community.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran.  For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero from the airport to the funeral home. If you wish to go directly to the funeral home, please arrive Not Later than 1700hrs. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.

NOTE:This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving.

Time Table for Monday 10 July 2023

1500 – Stage at Spanish Landing Park West, 3900  North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 https://goo.gl/maps/R1Q7QMhJFFe5Um46A

1545 – Mission Briefing

1610 – KSU to San Diego Airport gate as aircraft touches down

1620 – Flag Line for Family and our Hero as they exit Airport Gate

1625 – KSU to  Eternal Hills Mortuary, 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054 https://goo.gl/maps/xL6kVrfeDmAvfJQk9

1715 – ETA at Mortuary

1730 – Flag Line for transfer from coach to mortuary

R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain
619-971-2236
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 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
Assistant State Captain, Southern California PGR