The family of Rodney Aldred have asked the Patriot Guard to help fulfill one of his final requests - to be accompanied from the mortuary back to his residence. We are honored to be able to fulfill that request for one of our own.
Rodney was a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971 where he attained the rank of Sargent (E-5). He spent time in Vietnam and brought home part of the war with him - Agent Orange.
Rodney was also a member of the Patriot Guard Riders.
Unfortunately, Agent Orange finally got the better of him and he choose to go out on his own terms. On 16 August, he availed himself of the options granted under California End Of Life Options Act and left his cancer ridden body.
Rodney leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Jody, and her three children whom he adopted.
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 mortuary to the family home, approximately 8 miles.
Time Table for Thursday 19 Sept 2024:1000 - Stage at McDonald's 34101 Monterey Ave, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
https://maps.app.goo.gl/91ADni8pSt8JdJLQ61030 - Mission Briefing
1050 - KSU to All California Cremation - 73700 Dinah Shore Dr. STE 304, Palm Desert, CA 92211
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3cfuadGt8HyZ9oRN61100 - Flag Line as our hero is moved from the facility to the family car.
1110 - KSU to the family residence.
Ride Captain
Steve "Captain Chaos" BlumenfeldSSGT USAF 1970-1974
steveb.pgrcc@gmail.com
661-212-2284
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.
