PART 2The United States Marine Corps and the family of Elijah-James Alfredo Valdes, 20, have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their hero to his final resting place for military honors. It will be our privilege to fulfill their request.
“Elijah proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from October 2022 to May 2024. As a Marine, he exemplified dedication and honor in his service to his country.
A career Marine, Elijah was determined to succeed with his military duties with unwavering commitment. He was a true patriot who served with pride and distinction.
In his free time, Elijah enjoyed playing and customizing Dungeons and Dragons games, as well as writing short stories filled with imaginative worlds and characters with his brothers and friends. He would organize and work with his friends to make customized games.”Elijah is survived by his mother and father, Neneveh and Daniel, and his siblings, Toby, Caleb, Aaron, and Athena.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/riverside-ca/elijah-james-valdes-11821883NOTE: 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 church to the cemetery, approximately 15 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 28 MAY 20241030 - Stage at Crosswinds Church, 29263 Ironwood Ave, Moreno Valley, CA. Church service to begin at 1030.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/c2BVFvNvfn2VpV73A1100 - Mission briefing.
1130 - Flag line and dignified transfer of hero from building to coach.
1145 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EQSv1FWjymWWktsD61215 - Est arrival to Riverside National Cemetery.
1230 - KSU to committal for flag line and military honors.
Lillian Riddell
SoCal PGR Ride Captain/Mission Ops
lilygirl54@roadrunner.com
(909) 855-2623"Standing For Those Who Stood For Us"
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance through the rain.”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. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
