The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral of their Hero, Cpl Joseph Marciel, age 20, who was Killed In Action in Afghanistan on July 7, 2018. We will be honored to do so.
Cpl. Joseph Maciel of South Gate, California, died July 7, 2018, in Tarin Kowt District, Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan from wounds sustained during an apparent insider attack. An insider attack is identified as an enemy who planted himself within the Afghanistan troops who were being trained by our Army who then turned on our Hero and others and attacked.
Maciel was assigned to 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Georgia. Task Force 1-28 Infantry is currently deployed in support of the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade.
Cpl Maciel is described as a fun loving soul who enjoyed spending time with his cousins in his home town of Long Beach. He loved playing paintball and basketball and going to the beach. He joined the Army just after High School at 18 years of age, which did not surprise his family as he was always dutiful. He loved the Army and was very proud of being a soldier.
Cpl Maciel is survived by his mother and father, and 5 siblings.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero.
Time table for Wednesday, 18 JUL 18:0845 - Stage at Green Hills Memorial Park Mortuary & Cemetery, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/9om44d4DTxs0915 - Mission briefing
0930 - Chapel Service
1000 - Est Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1010 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to graveside
1020 - Fly Over
1030 - Military Honors
R/C Rick "Moonman" Luna
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainUSMC Vet
LUNARDAD@msn.com
626-378-2304 cell
"I ride for fellow Marine & PGR RC Vincent Hernandez"
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.
