URGENT! SGT Francine J. Martinez, 24, USA(AD), LAX/Norwalk-29 SEP-Pt 1

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Part 1 of 2 Parts

The family of SGT Francine J. Martinez, age 24, and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be there for this Hero's arrival home and her funeral services.  We would be honored to do so.

Francine joined the Army in 2018 as a cannoneer. She attended basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and advanced individual training at Fort Sill, Okla. Her first duty assignment was with 4th Infantry Division in Fort Carson, Colo. She was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division in December 2019 and was promoted to sergeant in June.

During her time in service, she completed one nine-month combat tour in Afghanistan where she earned an Army Commendation medal with "C" device and the NATO medal. She also earned the National Defense Service medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service medal, an Army Good Conduct medal and a second Army Commendation medal.

SGT Martinez leaves behind many family members, friends and her fellow Soldiers.  All who knew her will miss her dearly, she will never be forgotten.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and her family from the airport to the mortuary, approx 20 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.

NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions apply, masks/face coverings required/6 ft distancing required

Part 2, the funeral will be posted when details are available.


Time Table for Wednesday, 29 SEP 2021:

1345 - Stage at Carl's Jr., 5625 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045  https://goo.gl/maps/2dKQ5xjVeU5vJt2f8

1400 - Mission briefing

1430 - Move to arrival location

1500 - Est KSU to Chapel of Memories, 12626 Woods Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650 https://goo.gl/maps/gw7q4UbNgxE6E5US6 (approx 20 miles)

1530 - Est arrival at Funeral Home

1535 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to building


R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
California State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
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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. All PGR members are 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.