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Author Topic: URGENT NOTICE: SPC James Dominic Challender, 23, USA (AD) Ontario 8 Sept - Pt 1  (Read 2220 times)

John Gretzinger

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This will be a two part mission.

Part 1

The family of SPC James Dominic Challender have invited the Patriot Guard to be there when their son is brought home as part of his final journey and we are honored to do so.

James served with honor as a member of the Big Red 1.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. We will be accompanying the hero and his family from the arrival location to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would prefer to go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.  Please plan to arrive NLT 2045 hrs.

Time Table for 08 Sep 2015:

1845 - Stage at ARCO AM/PM 729 N Archibald Ave. Ontario, CA 91764   https://goo.gl/maps/DXNjw

1900 - Mission Briefing

1945 - KSU to arrival location

2030 - Expected KSU to Acherson and Graham Morturay 7944 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, 951-688-1221 https://goo.gl/maps/XsfVs

2100 - Expected arrival at Acherson and Graham for dignified transfer and flag line

R/C Craig 'Gunny' Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State Captain

NOTE: 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.


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 ride/drive safely.

Please share your condolences at the following link --> https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?408201
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
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