!!! CORRECTED MAP LINK BELOW FOR STAGING !!!Part 2 of 2 PartsAt the invitation of the family and the U.S. Marine Corps the Patriot Guard Riders will accompany SSgt Louis Cardin from the mortuary to Riverside National Cemetery for his service and Military Honors. It will be our honor to do so.
SSgt Louis F. "Louie" Cardin was Killed In Action on 19 March, 2016 in Iraq in an enemy rocket attack on an Iraqi base that was attributed to the Islamic State.
SSgt Cardin enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after graduating from Chapparal High School in Temecula, CA. in 2006. He was born in Riverside, California and grew up in the Temecula area.
SSgt Cardin served 3 deployments in Afghanistan in addition to his recent deployment to Iraq and was aiming for at least a 20 year career in the Corps. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He had recently secured a promotion that allowed him to be a mentor to younger Marines, which had long been one of his goals.
All those that knew this young Marine recall his sense of humor and wit, and his ability to inspire others.
One example was when they all got together for a group photo, one of those that usually features a group of Marines in full gear staring back at the camera with grim visages. Right before the digital shutter clicked, Louis F. Cardin flashed a “thumbs up” sign. “Being around him in a group, you almost couldn't be in a bad mood,” recalled a retired Marine who served with Cardin for two tours in Afghanistan, from 2009 to 2012.
As news spread of his death – which included a tribute by President Barack Obama during his news conference with Cuban President Raul Castro – friends and family comforted each other by remembering a man who used humor to help his squad get through intense situations, a man who chose to live close to his buddies in the barracks when he could have moved to a house off-base, a man who offered to baby-sit for friends who needed a date night. He will be sorely missed and Never Forgotten!
SSgt Cardin is survived by his parents, several siblings and extend family and friends.
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 mortuary to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
If you would like to meet at the cemetery and prepare a Flag Line at the gate please arrive at the gate at RNC no later than 0900. NOTE: Due to heightened security for all military funerals, it is very important that you do not share the details of this mission outside of trusted PGR members. Do not discuss these details on other forums, blogs or social media networks. During the mission please report any suspicious activity to the R/C.Part 2 Time Table for Saturday, 02 APR 16:0715 - Stage at Miller-Jones Mortuary, 165 West Seventh Street, San Jacinto, CA 92583.
https://goo.gl/maps/xFWrS3NzSq92 (CORRECTED MAP LINK)0800 - Mission briefing
0815 - Flag Line as Hero is transferred to coach
0830 - Est KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/FBr6NSyiT3J20930 - Est arrival at RNC, Staging area #9
1000 - KSU to shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
RC Ray 'TBone' Gould
Patriot Guard Ride Captain
USMC Veteran (Ret)ray@gouldgps.com
951-634-4112 cell
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 for the family to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?415440
