!! UPDATE !! THIS HERO HAS RECEIVED A POSTHUMUS PROMOTION TO MASTER SERGEANT FROM THE US ARMY The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival and funeral services of their Hero, MSG Jimmy Anthony Altamirano, age 43. We will be honored to do so.
MSG Jimmy Altamirano was serving in the US Army in Georgia when he the vehicle he was riding in was struck by a run-away car involved in a police pursuit. Sadly MSG Altamirano perished from his injuries.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him, his family, his friends and his fellow soldiers. He is spoken of highly by all, he was the kind of soldier in the Army that you wish all your soldiers were, says his commanding officers. He was well loved by his family and friends, and highly respected.
He had made his time in the Army a career and was looking at retirement soon.
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 mortuary, approx 27 miles. 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.
Part 2 TBA when details are available
Time table for Wednesday, 22 JAN 2020:1445 - Stage at Bob Hope USO, LAX Theme Building (
https://goo.gl/maps/5qYHgMhetzz) on the arrivals level. Park in the loading dock area that is on the West side of the building. The USO entrance is located on the South side of the building.
1500 - Mission briefing
1530 - Move to arrival location
1600 - KSU to Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601
https://goo.gl/maps/k9mNNFv3DLVty2h881700 - Est arrival at Mortuary
1705 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to building
R/C Tom Barry
So Cal PGR Ride Captainadmin@armobility.com
(714) 206-1227
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.
