The family of Cody Dane Ryan, age 32, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their Hero by accompanying him from the mortuary to the airport as he is sent home to his family in Ohio for burial. We will be honored to do so.
Cody Ryan grew up in Newark, Ohio and shortly after High School he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in January, 2009. He excelled at everything he did and was selected for the elite group of Marines known as MARSOC, Marine Special Forces. He served all over the world, in SE Asia and in Iraq during the Global War On Terror (GWOT). He was honorably discharged in January, 2022 after 13 years of service.
Cody loved playing poker, especially Texas Hold Em, he was an avid golfer, he loved riding his motorcycle, but his favorite thing was spending time with his family, especially his little 4 year old son Paxton. Cody had a magnetic personality without even trying, people were drawn to him and he was the best story teller ever. He was a great guy that everyone could and did depend on.
Cody was sadly taken from this world in a motorcycle accident in the San Diego area and is going home to Ohio to be buried near his family.
Cody is survived by his Son Paxton, his Mother and Father, 3 Siblings and many other family members, friends, and his Marine brothers. He is dearly missed and 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 his family from the funeral home to the airport, approx 23 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the airport, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday, 20 JUN 22:1645 - Stage at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary, 13243 Poway Rd., Poway, CA 92064
https://goo.gl/maps/bPjZmSpzez4oQC2CA1700 - Mission briefing
1715 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1730 - KSU to Delta Cargo, 2955 N. Harbor Dr., Ste 130, San Diego, CA 92101 (approx 23 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/ea6kcvPcpwkEuG87A1800 - Est arrival at Delta Cargo
1805 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
So Cal PGR Ride Captain(619) 277-5176
smoerschell@yahoo.com
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.
