This is Part 1 of a 2 Part mission. Part 2 can be seen here.The family of
Sergeant Chad E Jenson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Chad Elliott Jenson, 25, grew up in Redondo Beach, CA where his family still resides. He was a standout football player at Mira Costa High School where he helped his team win a championship in 2009.
Sgt Jenson was with the 2nd Raider Battalion, Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. For his honorable service he was awarded the U.S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, A Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit commendation, two certificates of commendation, three letters of appreciation and two meritorious masts.
Sadly, this hero was among the group killed when their KC-130 Hercules aircraft crashed in western Mississippi on 10 JULY 2017.
Sgt Jenson is survived by his parents, his brother, his wife and a stepson.
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.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Part 1, Tuesday, August 15, 2017:1000 – Stage at Spanish Landing Park, 3900 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
https://goo.gl/maps/YET3Ks12v7Q21030 – Mission Briefing
1045 – KSU to secondary staging area where we will join hero and family as they exit airport
1100 – (Est) Join procession for 18 mile accompaniment to El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121
https://goo.gl/maps/CKLiP72uaFQ21130 – (Est) Arrive at El Camino Memorial Park
1140 – (Est) Flag Line for Dignified Transfer into Mortuary
R/C Craig (Gunny) DonorGySgt USMC (Ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State Captain
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
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Sgt Chad E JensonYou 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 following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?442116
