The family of
LT James A. Mazzuchelli 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.
An Orange Park, Florida native, LT James Mazzuchelli, 32, received his commission in the US Navy in June 2010. He was a flight surgeon assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 out of Camp Pendleton. The squadron flies UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Cobras. Sadly, this hero was fatally injured when he was struck by a helicopter blade, February 21st, while on duty.
From Military.com:
"LT James Mazzuchelli was an incredibly talented physician and Sailor," Col. Matthew Mowery, commanding officer of MAG-39, said in a statement. "His contagious enthusiasm, motivation, and love for the Marines and Sailors of HMLA-267 and MAG-39 has been evident in the outpouring of grief at his loss and the support being shown to his family and close friends."Mowery said Mazzuchelli's contribution to the Marine Corps would be "sorely missed."
"His willingness to join the Navy and elect to serve faithfully with the Marines should give a sense of pride to all of us who serve our country that we are surrounded by heroes every day," he said."The family has requested an accompaniment from the mortuary in Fallbrook to San Diego airport for his final journey to Florida.
LT Mazzuchelli is survived by his parents, step-parents and two stepsisters.
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 from the mortuary to the airport. A winter storm is predicted for Friday night into Saturday, be prepared to ride in the rain. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Saturday, March 3, 2018:0245 – Stage at Berry-Bell and Hall, 333 N Vine St, Fallbrook, CA 92028
https://goo.gl/maps/LwKHKNUo2Ps 0300 – Mission Briefing
0315 – Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
0330 – KSU for American Airlines Cargo Terminal, 2357 Air Lane Rd., San Diego, CA 92101
https://goo.gl/maps/tNLzS3b4UUQ2
R/C Cal BraleySoCal PGR Ride Captain
braley56@gmail.com
(619) 805-6541
Lt. James A Mazzuchelli 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.
