The family of Cpl Richard A. Gomez, age 23, and the US Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor our Hero by assisting with the accompany from the airport as he is returned home to his family. We will be honored to do so.
Cpl Richard Gomez was serving with the Marine Corps in Camp Lejeune, NC as part of the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment at the time of his passing. He was very proud to serve as a Marine and was well thought of by all his fellow Marines and his Commanding Officers.
Richard Gomez grew up in the Inland Empire in So California and graduated from Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley. He loved cars, racing and video games. His family says he was a compassionate person, always helping those around him. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandson, and cousin.
Cpl Gomez is survived by his two children, son Issac 2 1/2 and daughter Alethea 14 months, his parents, siblings, grandparents and many other family members. He was loved dearly and will be missed by all 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 airport to the funeral home, approx 23 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the funeral home please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID RESTRICTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
Part 2 - Funeral Service on 17 MAR 22 TBA when details available
Time Table for Monday, 07 MAR 22:1715 - Stage at Jack in the Box, 1840 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761
https://goo.gl/maps/BQKE9uedJ58ZAWfd71730 - Mission briefing
1800 - Move to departure location
1830 - Est KSU to Miller-Jones Mortuary, 23618 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
https://goo.gl/maps/fPXHKkih29oVZ8zK81900 - Est arrival at Miller-Jones Mortuary
1910 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to building
R/C CRAIG LANE (AKA JIP-C) USMC
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
We ride to honor those who stood for usThis 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.
