The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor and accompany their Hero, PFC Andrew J Rivas, age 19, we would be honored to do so.
PFC Andrew Rivas was serving with the US Army at Ft Drum, New York when he unexpectedly passed away. PFC Rivas was assigned to HHC, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd IBCT.
PFC Rivas is survived by his family, friends and Army family and will be deeply missed.
He will be coming home on Tuesday, December 31 and will be going to the funeral home in San Bernardino.
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 family from the airport to the funeral home. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the funeral home please feel free to do so.
Time Table for Tuesday, 31 DEC 19:0915 - Stage at Jack in the Box, 1840 E Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761
https://goo.gl/maps/yEh2aSWEgA2LoGZ870930 - Mission briefing
1000 - Move to departure location
1045 - KSU to Perciado Funeral Home, 923 W Mill St., San Bernardino, CA 92410 (approx 19 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/xsr98dgoabTXff3561115 - Est arrival at Funeral Home
1120 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
California State Captain
Patriot Guard RidersCell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
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The American Military answers the call.
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.
