!!! CHANGE !!! STAGING LOCATION CHANGE !!! SEE BELOW NEW LOCATION IN TIME TABLE !!!
The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival and the funeral of their Hero, Cpl Joseph Marciel, age 20, who was Killed In Action in Afghanistan on July 7, 2018.
Cpl. Joseph Maciel of South Gate, California, died July 7, 2018, in Tarin Kowt District, Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan from wounds sustained during an apparent insider attack. An insider attack is identified as an enemy who planted himself within the Afghanistan troops who were being trained by our Army who then turned on our Hero and others and attacked.
Maciel was assigned to 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Georgia. Task Force 1-28 Infantry is currently deployed in support of the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade.
Cpl Maciel is described as a fun loving soul who enjoyed spending time with his cousins in his home town of Long Beach. He loved playing paintball and basketball and going to the beach. He joined the Army just after High School at 18 years of age, which did not surprise his family as he was always dutiful. He loved the Army and was very proud of being a soldier.
Cpl Maciel is survived by his mother and father, and 5 siblings.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
UPDATED!! Time table for Monday, 16 JULY 18:1300 - Stage at Ross Aviation, 3250 Airflite Way, Long Beach, CA 90807
https://goo.gl/maps/Lb2S9qibPup1315 - Mission briefing
1345 - Prepare for Flag Line
1400 - Arrival of Hero
1415 - KSU to Green Hills Memorial Park Mortuary, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/9om44d4DTxs1445 - Est arrival at Mortuary
1500 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to building
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State CaptainMember since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
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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.
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.
