The family and the United States Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany LCpl Dominique L.J. Clement, 21 yrs of age, from the mortuary in San Bernardino to LAX where he will be flown to his home state of Louisiana.
LCpl Clement enlisted in the US Marine Corps in July, 2015, it was always his dream to serve his country and be a Marine. He was serving at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, CA at the Communication-Electronics School.
His mother says her son loved to help others, was an artist and was dedicated to serving in the Marines. "He was sunshine. he was wonderful," his mother said."He liked and loved so many things. He was so diverse and it is so important that people know that he loved everyone."
Clement leaves behind his mother, stepfather, two sisters and his girlfriend, whom he was planning to marry.
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 military escorts from the mortuary to the airport approximately 77 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Thursday, 15 FEB 18:0700 - Stage at Mt View Mortuary, 570 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404
https://goo.gl/maps/A7VfAu9bvxH20715 - Mission brief
0730 - Prepare for Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to vehicle
0800 - KSU to Los Angeles International Airport, 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA (approx 77 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/33vdQBEZY5o1000 - Est arrival at LAX, United Airline departures (not sure about this, it will be up to LAXPD where they want us to go)
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
So Cal PGR Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356 cell
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 feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
