The family of SPC Derek Hardister has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral to honor this Hero. It will be our honor to do so.
Derek enlisted in the California Army National Guard on 8 September 2013 and served until his passing on 19 August 2018. Derek served 2 tours in Kuwait. He worked as a Black Hawk Mechanic. SPC Hardister received the following during his time in Service, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device. He had achieved the rank of Specialist.
Derek spent his civilian life working at Los Alamitos Joint Air Force Base, Blackhawk Mechanic, Motorcycle Mechanic at NoPork Motorcycle Shop, Tire Technician at Americas Tire Store.
Derek loved riding motorcycles, working on anything motorcycle or truck related, traveling, working out, and being with Friends and Family and his cat Pepper.
Sadly Derek passed in a motorcycle accident, he loved to ride, and several of his riding buddies will be riding with us on Friday for his last ride.
Derek is survived by his Parents Cammy and Derek, Sister Aleisa and Brother in law Ryan
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 from the mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
IMPORTANT NOTE!! FLAG LINE AT GATE TO RNC!! If you are meeting the procession at the cemetery the family has requested a Flag Line at the gate, please be in place at the gate NO LATER than 1330 hrs
Time Line for Friday, 31 AUG 18:1215 - Staging at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404
https://goo.gl/maps/u3Kg4ouypfx1230 - Briefing
1245 – Establish Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1300 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518 (Staging Area 3 for family and Staging Area 8 for PGR members)
https://goo.gl/maps/M3i4sq8Xqsm1400 - ETA Riverside National Cemetery
1430 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Dean Parker aka Deano aka Gofer
Patriot Guard Ride Captaindean1951@verizon.net
909-732-7235
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.
