The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by Cheryl Rex, mother of LCpl Dylan Merola, and Legends Live Forever (LLF) to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Gold Star Monument to honor families of fallen service members. This event is to help raise funds for the Gold Star monument.
LLF is a non-profit organization named in honor of LCpl Dylan Merola, one of the 13 killed at Abbey Gate during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan on 26 August 2021.
PGR members, come out and show your support for this very meaningful event. All are welcome to attend.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 15 JANUARY 202609:00: Stage at Central Park, 11200 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA for instructions by LLF.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/T332SMebg4yByLu3709:00: Ceremony walk through.
09:55: Announce ceremony will begin shortly; PGR to line up for flag presentation as national anthem is sung.
10:00: MC to welcome
(LaChelle Brown); Pledge of Allegiance
10:03: Singing of National Anthem
(Denise Leonard)10:06: Recognize Special Guests & Introduction of Dignitaries (MC)
Legends Live Forever, Architerra Design Group, Diversified Pacific Communities,
Pete Pitassi, City Council, City Management, any other officials or special guests10:10: Introduction of Council (MC)
Council Remarks
10:15: Introduction of
Cheryl Rex – Legends Live Forever (MC)
Cheryl Remarks
10:20: Invite Board of Directors and Council up for photos with shovels (CR)
10:30: MC closing
Invite attendees to refreshments and additional photos needed
End of ceremony
Lillian Riddell
Assistant State Captain
SoCal Patriot Guard Riders
lilygirl54@roadrunner.com
(909) 855-2623
