The family of HM2 Mark Vargas has invited the Patriot Guard to honor their Hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Mark proudly served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman during tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He enlisted in 2006 and served in combat attached to Marine squadrons. His goal when entering the US Navy was to serve as a Corpsman and save lives. He was honorably discharged at the rank of HM2.
He began this inspiration of wanting to save lives at an early age, when 16 yrs old, he and a coworker were delivering newspapers in his hometown of Ridgecrest when they saw a child was injured in an accident, they quickly transported the 3 yr old to the hospital where his life was saved.
Mark grew up in Ridgecrest from the age of 1 yrs old, and passed away on August 5, 2016 just a few days short of his 31st birthday which would have been August 14.
HM2 Vargas is survived by his parents, extended family and numerous friends.
The weather is predicted to be extremely hot, so stay hydrated. 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 his family from the mortuary to the church services 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.
Time Table for Monday 15 Aug 2016: 0715: Stage @ Holland & Lyons Mortuary, 216 S. Norma St., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
https://goo.gl/maps/uF5oAcVZLhS2 0745: Flag line for dignified transfer of our Hero to coach
0750: KSU to All Faith Chapel on NAWS China Lake Naval Station
0815: Flag line for transfer to All Faith Chapel
0900-1100: Visitation at All Faith Chapel
1100-1200: Funeral Mass
1210: Flag line for dignified transfer of our Hero to coach
1215-1300: Reception in the East Wing of All Faith Chapel
1315: KSU to Desert Memorial Park, 801 S. San Bernardino County Line Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.
https://goo.gl/maps/RN68B32VgUv for Flag Line, graveside service and Military Honors
R/C Greg 'Drifty' Vincent
So Cal PGR Ride Captainsliick333@msn.com
760-371-5467
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.
Please post your condolences to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?421341
