!!! TIME CHANGES BELOW/SEE CORRECTED TIME TABLE FOR CHANGES !!!The family of SSgt Cole B. Van Dorn, 29, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his services and honor him, it would be our great privilege to do so.
SSgt Cole Van Dorn enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2004 at the age of 18 yrs old, he proudly served with deployments to both OIF in 2007 and OEF in 2010 as part of the 3/1 1st Marines. He also served on the Silent Drill Platoon from 2004 to 2006. SSgt Van Dorn suffered combat related injuries that resulted in him being a part of the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Pendleton, where he was honorably discharged and transferred to Retired status in 2015.
Cole was a big hockey fan and also loved video games. He also continued to be very active with the Wounded Warrior Battalion and was admired and well loved by his brother Marines. Excerpt of a post from a brother Marine: "Today we lost a giant amongst men. Cole Van Dorn"
He is survived by his wife Nicole, and son Cameron, his mother Elizabeth Lira-Martinez, his father Tom Van Dorn, and his brother Nathan Van Dorn.
This is a Combat Related mission, there will be dog tags and a plaque. NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the chapel services. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the chapel, we will meet you there.
NOTE: SEE SECOND STAGING BELOW FOR SAN DIEGO AREA MEMBERS
CORRECTED!!! Time table for Friday, 17 APR 15: 1100 - Stage at Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92504
http://goo.gl/maps/1UMqB 1115 - Mission briefing
1130 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1145 - Est KSU to Marine Memorial Chapel, 1161 Vandegrift Blvd., Oceanside, CA (Camp Pendleton)
http://goo.gl/maps/seI3d 1330 - Est arrival at Chapel
1345 - Est Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to Chapel
1400 - Service Commences with Flag Line and Military Honors
1530 - Est conclusion of service
1545 - Flag Line for dignified transfer to coach and KSU for return to Riverside mortuary.
Second Staging for San Diego area members:The procession will be entering the base at the Fallbrook gate, so members who would like to join can do so by meeting at the gate. For your convenience you can stage at Carl's Jr. in Fallbrook 1230 - Stage Carl's Jr., 1137 S Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/BdbWH NOTE: Please appoint someone to call Gunny to coordinate movement to gate 909-208-7703
1245 - Est KSU to gate to meet procession and fall in with group. (NOTE: THEY WILL NOT STOP)
R/C Craig H DonorGySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
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Each motorcycle rider should have registration, proof of insurance. You should also wear hard sole shoes, long pants, full-fingered gloves, a long sleeve outer garment, eye protection, and a DOT helmet. A brightly colored reflective vest is no longer needed but recommended. Have your I.D. ready when you arrive at the gate.You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 R/C (Ride Captain). 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 post your condolences for the family at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?402250
