PART 2The United States Army and family of SPC Rafael Garcia have requested the Patriot Guard Riders attend the funeral service and military honors of this young warrior. It will be our privilege to fulfill their request.
SPC Garcia was serving with Company D, 307th Engineer Battalion, 3rd IBCT, Fort Liberty, North Carolina, at the time of his passing.
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 in attendance for military honors and burial at the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
TIMETABLE FOR SATURDAY, 18 JANUARY 20251100: Stage at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YnpjUQg1UBrGdqwX91130: Mission briefing.
1215: Flag line as hero is moved from the chapel to the coach.
1230: Move to burial site for flag line and military honors.
Lillian Riddell
Assistant State Captain SoCal PGR
lilygirl54@roadrunner.com
(909) 855-2623You 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the cemetery speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring