The family of Cpl Richard A. Gomez, age 23, and the US Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor our Hero with an accompany to his final resting place. 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 mortuary to the cemetery, 7.5 miles. 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.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID RESTRICTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
If you cannot accompany this Hero, please consider meeting us at the Cemetery entrance with a flag line as the Hero arrives.
TIME TABLE FOR THURSDAY, 17 MARCH 2022:
1130 - Stage at Miller Jones Mortuary, 23618 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92553 https://goo.gl/maps/GyiytGzZ1RGaDnuG8
1150 - Mission Briefing
1200 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1210 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA. 92518 https://goo.gl/maps/N5EjZfcoBQFECuJd7 (7.5 miles)
1230 - ETA Riverside National Cemetery
1300 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C CRAIG LANE (AKA JIP-C) USMC
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAIN
bigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
We ride to honor those who stood for us
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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
