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Author Topic: Welcome Home Vietnam Vets, Vets Without Family, Whittier - 20 MAR 16  (Read 544 times)

BethieWethie909

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Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary is inviting the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Memorial again this year, it is an honor and a pleasure for the PGR to accept this invitation in honor of all our brothers.


The celebration will begin at 6:00 PM on Sunday March 20. 2016,  Rose Hills Memorial Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, Ca.  90601


The PGR will have the honor of opening the ceremonies by walking into the chapel with the 5 wreaths (one for each branch of service) and walking them out at the end of the service.


We will also honor Veterans who are buried with no family during this service.  There will be a Flag Line to honor them.
 
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these military veterans.  If you would like to participate, please see time table below.



Time table for Sunday, 20 MAR 16:



1700  -  Stage at Memorial Chapel (white chapel) in Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601  https://goo.gl/maps/JZ8bXN8bHJE2


1715  -  Mission Briefing


1800  -  Memorial and Service begins

R/C Angel Guaderrama
SoCalPgr Ride Captain

guad45@yahoo.com
909-229-1809

 
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 you 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 post your condolences to the National link:

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?415136