SGT Michael J. Martinez, 22, USA(AD), Los Angeles/Whittier-01 SEP-Part 1

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This will be a 2 Part mission

The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival and funeral of SGT Michael J. Martinez, 22.

SGT Martinez, from Norwalk, CA, enlisted in the US Army July 2, 2013.  He was a fire support specialist with the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division out of Ft Carson, Colorado.  His unit was deployed to Germany in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve when he sadly passed away.

Part 1 will consist of the Hero's arrival home to California and accompany approximately 28 miles to the mortuary in Whittier.

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 airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.

Part 2 TBA when details are available

Part 1 Time Table for Friday, 01 SEP 17:

1215 - Stage at Bob Hope USO, 203 World Way, #203, Los Angeles, CA 90045  https://goo.gl/maps/NeAT3n35gDA2

1230 - Mission briefing

1300 - KSU to arrival location

1330 - KSU to Rose Hills Memorial Park mortuary, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601  https://goo.gl/maps/8R7C4qn5Yh62

1415 - ETA at mortuary

1430 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero into building


R/C Curt "Stitch" Bancroft
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
cbptg1@gmail.com
818-406-0408 cell


This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving. 

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.