The family of LCpl David Cruzfranco, age 19, and the US Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero from the mortuary to the airport as he is flown home to his family in New York. We are honored to do so.
LCpl Cruzfranco was serving with the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, CA at the time of his passing. LCpl Cruzfranco was a Marine's Marine, he was very proud to serve and very proud to wear the Marine uniform.
LCpl Cruzfranco is survived by his family and friends and his fellow Marines. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him, and never forgotten.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the airport, a distance of approx 73 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet us at the airport we will see you there.
Time Table for Monday, 22 AUG 22:0245 - Stage at Rose Mortuary, 66424 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA. 92240
https://goo.gl/maps/vxYwmsHLuHoiMhNTA0310 - Mission Briefing
0320 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
0330 - KSU for American Airlines Cargo, 2300 E Airport Dr., Ontario, CA 91761 (Approx 73 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/sXS2SYMTJEtjTVgM90500 - ETA American Airlines Cargo
0515 - 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
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.