Short Notice - LT Chad A. Diaz, 29, USN (AD), SAN, 31 AUG 1330hrs

[John Gretzinger]

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Mission

The United States Navy and the family of LT Chad A. Diaz have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be with them as they bring their loved one and hero home on his final journey.  We are honored to be there with them.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran.  For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary.  Please see the time table if you would like to participate.  For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, please be there Not Later Than 1400hrs, and we will meet you there.

NOTE:  This mission includes aircraft arrival.  Flight times are subject to last minute changes, so please check this thread for any changes before leaving for this mission.

Time Line for Thursday, 31 August 2023:

1330 - Stage at Spanish Landing Park West, 3900  North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 https://goo.gl/maps/R1Q7QMhJFFe5Um46A

1400 - Mission Briefing

1430 - KSU to San Diego Airport

1500 - Flag Line for Family and our Hero as they exit Airport Gate

1510 - KSU to Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care - 7043 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 https://goo.gl/maps/HExQkXbnKLerD3aB9

1530 - Flag Line as our Hero is transfered from the coach to the facility.

R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com

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 is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire while 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. Please keep the radios off and engine noise to a minimum.