Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero, PFC Andrew J Rivas, age 19, for his funeral service, we would be honored to do so.
PFC Andrew Rivas was serving with the US Army at Ft Drum, New York when he unexpectedly passed away. PFC Rivas was assigned to HHC, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd IBCT.
PFC Rivas is survived by his family, friends and Army family and will be deeply missed.
He will be coming home on Tuesday, December 31 and will be going to the funeral home in San Bernardino. This, Part 2, will be his funeral service on Thursday, January 02.
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 mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery please feel free to do so.
Time Table for Thursday, 02 JAN 20:1330 - Stage at Perciado Funeral Home, 923 W Mill St., San Bernardino, CA 92410
https://goo.gl/maps/xsr98dgoabTXff3561345 - Mission briefing
1400 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1410 - KSU to Hermosa Gardens Cemetary, 900 Meridian Ave. Colton CA 92324
https://goo.gl/maps/f5dsnWUAVegxSb9391425 - Est arrival at cemetery
1430 - Flag Line, graveside Service and Military Honors
R/C: Brenda Bixler
Aka “Pebbles”
So Cal PGR Ride Captain(951)522-6847
bixler.brenda@yahoo.com
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.
