!!! CORRECTION !!! THIS MISSION IS TUESDAY/13 FEB 18
The family and the U S Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral service of an American Hero, MGySgt Gerardo "Ace" Acevedo, age 52, we would be honored to do so.
Gerardo Acevedo enlisted in the U S Marine Corps on April 22, 1991, he served nearly 27 years until his passing on Feb 3, 2018. He attained the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant, no easy feat. He is spoken of by his Marines, both those above him and below him as being a rare leader of men, who mentored others, and could always be depended on. He served many deployments with the Corps, both in Iraq and Afghanistan. His last assignment was with III Marine Expeditionary Force, G-4 MTC.
He will be missed by many, his family, both blood and Marine, and all those who knew this great man and great Marine!
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 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 Tuesday, 13 FEB 18:1200 - Stage at St Andrew Catholic Church. 311 N. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103 (Arrive quietly as service will be in progress)
https://goo.gl/maps/cysjNqoTedC21215 - Mission Briefing
1245 - Est Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from church to awaiting coach.
1300 - KSU to Resurrection Cemetery, 966 Potrero Grande Dr., Rosemead, CA 91770 (approx 10 miles), West Gate
https://goo.gl/maps/c4mUwiSiCs521330 - Est arrival at Cemetery
1345 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to graveside
1400 - Graveside service and Military Honors
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
So Cal PGR Ride Captainsteveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
661-212-2284 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.
