Linked Events

  • A1C Isabella Garcia, 20, USAF, Ontario/Temecula, 1600hrs: January 10, 2024

Author Topic: URGENT NOTICE - A1C Isabella Garcia, 20, USAF, Ontario/Temecula, 10 Jan 1600hrs  (Read 2914 times)

John Gretzinger

  • Administrator
  • Member
  • Posts: 426
    • Gretzinger Photography
This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Mission

The United States Air Force and the family of Airman First Class Isabella M. Garcia have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to be with them as their daughter, loved one and hero is brought home to her final resting place.

Isabella was assigned to the 718th Force Support Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan at the time of her passing.

NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. We will be accompanying the family and our hero from the airport to the mortuary.  For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the timetable if you would like to participate.  If you wish to go directly to the mortuary, please plan to arriver there Not Later Than 1815hrs.

NOTE: This mission includes aircraft arrival.  Schedules are subject to change or delay.  Please check this thread before heading to the airport.

Time Table for Wednesday, 10 January 2023:

1600 - Stage at Jack-In-The-Box, 1840 Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA.   https://goo.gl/maps/6c3uXitkwRywEtk66

1630 - Mission Briefing

1700 - KSU to Ontario International Airport 2900 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA 91761 https://maps.app.goo.gl/hkVdzMw9RKVWZ4us9

1730 - est KSU to England Family Mortuary, 27135 Madison Ave, Temecula, CA 92590 https://maps.app.goo.gl/1qJu5qhfk5FAwxfm9

1830 - est. Flag line for dignified transfer from the coach to the facility.

Part 2 - TBD

Ride Captain
Tom Barry
Patriot Guard California State Captain
(714) 206-1227
casc@patriotguard.org

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 Ride Captain (RC).  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.

Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes.  No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service.

John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
PGR Ride Captain