Sgt Max Melena, 23, USMC(AD), LAX/Long Beach - 05 June - Part 1

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Part 1 of 2 Parts

We have been invited by the family and the US Marine Corps to attend the arrival and funeral services of a Hero, Sgt Max Melena, age 23, we would be honored to do so.

Sgt Max Melena had been stationed most recently at Quantico, VA serving with the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, when he tragically passed away.  Sgt Melena had served 6 years in the Marine Corps.

Sgt Melena loved the Corps, and was very proud of being a Marine.  In his off time he loved working out, music, especially the old classics, and cars.  He very much enjoyed the traveling that being in the military afforded him, being able to visit and live in many places around the world.

Sgt Melena was from Lynwood, California, he will be coming home to his family who will dearly miss him.

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, approximately 23 miles. 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 TBD

Time Table for Tuesday, 05 JUN 18:

1445 - Stage at Bob Hope USO, 203 World Way, #200, Los Angeles, CA 90024  https://goo.gl/maps/mrowewpU8H42

1500 - Mission briefing

1515 - KSU to departure location

1600 - KSU to Forest Lawn Mortuary, 1500 E San Antonio Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807  https://goo.gl/maps/PrUtwrBxdjm

1700 - Est arrival at Forest Lawn Mortuary

1715 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to building.


R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
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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.