The United States Army and the family of Matthew A. Perez, 20, have requested the Patriot Guard Riders be present at his funeral service and military honors. We are privileged to participate.
SPC Perez sadly passed while training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk South, Louisiana. Matthew always dreamed of joining the military. After his time served with the Army, he aspired to become a police officer and become part of a SWAT team.
SPC Perez comes from a very large family. Recently married, Matthew is survived by his wife, Jessica, daughter, Sophia, and his unborn child. He is also survived by his parents, Vanessa and Jose; two brothers, Baltazar and Lino, and sister, Sophia, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He also leaves behind many friends and comrades in arms.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Army Paratrooper. 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 8 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 20240930: Stage at Saint Dominic Savio Catholic Church, 13400 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vCbmPifyxKSThvta71000: Church service to begin.
1055: Est flag line as hero is moved from the church to the coach.
1100: KSU to All Souls Cemetery, 4400 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BfcxUQynf7pfDE4M61125: ETA to All Souls Cemetery.
1130: Flag line at graveside service and military honors.
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.
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.
