PART 1 OF 2.
PART 2 will be posted when details become available.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.The United States Army and the family of SPC Nikolas F. Padilla have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their hero from the airport to the funeral home as he is brought home to his family. We are honored to do so.
Sadly, SPC Nikolas F. Padilla passed away while serving his tour of duty in Poland.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Army Serviceman. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary, approximately 47 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Due to recent high temperatures, please keep hydrated and eat something lite.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 15 AUGUST 20240945: Stage @ Carl's Jr., 5625 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/59qpQRWL6N3aMWUS61000: Mission briefing.
1030: Move to arrival location.
1115: EST KSU to Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Mortuary, 2161 Fullerton Ave, Rowland Heights, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bJERPujU1Ggv18YTA1245: ETA to funeral home. Dignified transfer of hero from coach to the building.
TOM BARRY
California PGR State Captain
casc@patriotguard.org
714-206-1227You 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.
