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John Gretzinger

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This is Part 2 of a 2 Part Mission

The United States Navy and the family of BMSN Luis E. Mancera have requested the Patriot Guard Riders be with them as they bring their son and hero home.

BMSN Mancera was stationed aboard the USS Ronald Reagan at the time of his passing.

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 church to the cemetery. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet us at the cemetery, please feel free to do so.

Time Line for Thursday, 01 February 2024:

0945 - Stage at Corpus Christi Corpus Church, 450 Corral Road, Bonita, CA 91902  https://maps.app.goo.gl/r3VBiuzJ2H2PJzcc9 (arrive quietly as service is in progress)

1000 - Mission Briefing

1015 - Flag line for Hero's transfer to coach

1020 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery 5795 Noble Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 https://maps.app.goo.gl/sp8kHKwkR1ZPKzT89

1045 - Arrive at MNC

1115 - Flag line for Hero's service with full military honors

Ride Captain
Paul "Round Trip" McCarthy

SoCal PGR Ride Captain
pmccarth1@gmail.com
619-838-9123

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. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum.
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
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