The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present as their Hero, SGT Gerardo Martinez, arrives home to his family, we are honored to do so, and to accompany him home to Delano, California.
SGT Gerardo Martinez, age 23, was serving our country in the US Army at Ft Bliss, TX. He was attached to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 43rd ADA Regiment. He unexpectedly passed away on June 14, 2020 and will now return home to his hometown of Delano, CA.
SGT Martinez is survived by his mother, his father, and many other family members and friends. This is a tragic loss for all of them and they will always remember him, he will be missed.
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 hand off to the Bakersfield PGR in Frazier Park, a distance of approx 75 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time table for Monday, 29 JUN 2020:1515 - Stage at Carl's Jr., 5625 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/yRBZ5Mi2WFUuEDSw81545 - Mission briefing
1610 - Move to location for arrival & flagline
1700 - Est KSU to Flying J Travel Center 42810 Frazier Mountain Park Rd, Lebec, CA 93243
https://goo.gl/maps/v6QBxEfgxtEpFY28A1845 - Est arrival at Flying J Travel Center
R/C Tom Barry
So Cal PGR Ride Captainadmin@armobility.com
(714) 206-1227
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.
