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John Gretzinger

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This part 2 of a 2 part mission.

The family of SPC James Dominic Challender have invited the Patriot Guard to be there with their son on his final journey and we are honored to do so.

James served with honor as a member of the Big Red 1.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. We will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the church and then to Riverside National Cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would prefer to go directly to the church or cemetery, we will meet you there.

Time Table for 10 Sep 2015:

0830 - Stage at Acherson and Graham Morturay 7944 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, 951-688-1221 https://goo.gl/maps/XsfVs

           NOTE: Please arrive quietly as the family will already be in the Mortuary having a private viewing.

0845 - Mission Briefing

0915 - Flagline for our Hero coming out of Mortuary

0945 - Expected arrival and Flag Line at Grove Community Church - 19900 Grove Community Dr.Riverside, CA 92508 https://goo.gl/maps/5rEGH

1045 - Expected Flag Line for dignified transfer to the coach and KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518 https://goo.gl/maps/LzsPZ

1130 - Graveside Service, Flag Line and Military Honors

R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCalPGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356


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 ride/drive safely.

Please share your condolences at the following link --> https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?408201

John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
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