NOTE: THERE HAS BEEN A TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MISSION
PLEASE SEE THE UPDATED TIME TABLE BELOW!
The family of
Mario Roacho has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Mario Roacho served his country in the US Navy, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military service Mario joined the US Border Patrol/Homeland Security where he served his country for another 50 years. Mario was 81 at the time of his passing and was still an active duty DHS officer.
Mario was predeceased by his wife; he is survived by his daughter and 3 sons.
The family has requested an 8-mile accompaniment from the family home in San Diego to Harbor Island where they will board a boat so Mario can be committed to the sea.
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 family to dockside, San Diego Harbor. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
UPDATED Time Table for Sunday, August 19, 2018:1030 - Stage at Carl's Jr., 2903 Burgener Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
https://goo.gl/maps/i2xDeuu5Jkr 1100 - Mission Briefing
1115 - KSU for Family Home
1130 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Vehicle
1140 - (Est) KSU for Harbor Island, San Diego, CA 92106
1200 - (Est) Arrival at Harbor Island
R/C Kimberly ChavezSoCal PGR Ride Captain
619-328-8773
kknjellybeanride@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.
