Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of SPC Ruben Armando Magana-Calzada, age 27, and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero from church to his final resting place, we will be honored to do so.
SPC Magana-Calzada was serving in Honolulu, Hawaii at Tripler Army Medical Center as part of HQ Company, Troop Battalion, when he unexpectedly passed away. He was a very dedicated Soldier who was very proud to serve, and excelled in serving.
SPC Magana-Calzada is survived by his wife, his mother, his father, and two siblings, and many other family members and friends. He is also survived by his fellow Soldiers. He will missed greatly and never 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 his family from the church to the cemetery, a distance of approx 2 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet us at the cemetery we will see you there.
NOTE: PLEASE BE AWARE OF COVID PRECAUTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
Time Table for Thurs, 30 DEC 21:1000 - Stage at Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church, 1044 Pico St., San Fernando, CA, 91340
https://goo.gl/maps/KS1UkqFcxq93pRHi61030 - Mission Briefing
1045 - Stand-by for Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to awaiting coach.
1100 - KSU to San Fernando Mission Catholic Cemetery,11160 Stranwood Ave., Mission Hills, CA 91345
https://goo.gl/maps/CkzvvWAheLscRwnL9 (2 miles)
1115 - Flag Line, Military Honors and PGR Presentation at Committal location.
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
aka Captain Chaos
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainUSAF, SSgt, 1970-74
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
661-212-2284
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.
