This will be a two part mission, Part 1 The Patriot Guard is honored to be a part of the arrival and services honoring CPT Jennifer M. Moreno at the invitation of her family and the U.S. Army.
CPT Moreno attended nursing school at University of California, San Francisco with the specific goal of becoming an Army nurse. She excelled at everything she did and was chosen as 1 of 7 women to form a Special Ops team working along side Army Rangers and Green Berets in Afghanistan to gather intelligence. She lost her life along with 3 others when her unit was attacked by an IED, 30 others were wounded. She was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart and promoted to Captain.
CPT Moreno was called Jenny by her friends and described as unassuming, with an infectious smile, a goofy prankster and an enthusiastic snowboarder. She was a dedicated, gifted nurse who was eager to serve her country, her fellow soldiers, and her beloved Army. It was unheard of for a nurse to be selected for a Special Ops team, she thought it was funny when the Army Rangers and Green Berets working along side her found out she was a nurse, they would be amazed. Those who knew her were not amazed at all.
Jenny is survived by her mother, Marie Moreno, a brother and two sisters.
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 her family from arrival to a location to be disclosed at Mission briefing for Part 1. Then we will be accompanying the Hero and her family to her final resting place for part 2. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Due to heightened security for all military funerals, it is very important that you do not share the details of this mission outside of trusted PGR members. Do not discuss these details on other forums, blogs or social media networks. During the mission please report any suspicious activity to the R/C.Part 1 will be the arrival !!!IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE!!!IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE!!!Part 1 has been moved up 15 minutes earlier due to enforcement of "quiet time" in respect for this Hero at her location of arrival, see new time table below.UPDATED Time table for Part 1, Monday, 21 OCT 13:0830 - Stage IHOP (formerly Keith's Restaurant), 9449 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego, CA 92126
http://goo.gl/maps/WXiz50845 - Mission briefing
0900 - KSU to arrival
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving.
RC Dave "Scooter" HobinSoCal PGR Senior Ride Captain
dhobin@socal.rr.com
949-791-6013 cell
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.
Due to OPSEC (Operational Security) limitations which involve troop movements and on-base activities, exact details of this mission will be explained at the Mission Briefing only.
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 remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?384376
