!!! UPDATE - TIME CHANGE - SEE UPDATED TIME TABLE BELOW !!!The family of Pfc Andrew K. Houston, age 23, and the US Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present for their Hero's funeral to honor him for his service to our country. We would be honored to so do.
Pfc Houston had served with the Marine Corps for several years, proudly. He had wanted to be a Marine from a young age, it was a dream, a dream he was able to achieve. He was in a very well known unit in the Corps, the 3/5, Darkhorse Battalion, who's motto is "Get Some", they love yelling this motto at every opportunity when they are all together.
Sadly, Pfc Houston passed away unexpectedly and will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and his Marine brothers. He will be now guarding the gates of Valhalla. "Get Some" Pfc Houston!
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 church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Note: This hero was Active Duty, there will be dog tags.UPDATED!! TIME TABLE FOR FRIDAY 28 AUG 2020:1115 - Stage at Sunrise Church, 2759 N Ayala Dr, Rialto, Ca 92377 (Please arrive quietly as services will be ongoing)
https://goo.gl/maps/1Ygw5E8pEtArdwxt71140 - Mission Briefing
1155 - Form Flag Line for Hero's arrival from mortuary.
1225 - Form up for departure to Riverside National Cemetery
1230 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Ca. 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/QePEJ9CdWu8Rt48K71300 - ETA Riverside National Cemetery
1330 - KSU to assigned shelter for Service, Flag Line and Military Honors.
R/C CRAIG LANE (AKA JIP-C) USMC
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAIN
bigredroadglide@yahoo.com
60-900-0388
We are forever indebted to those who have given their lives so that we might be free.
It is expected to be hot so hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
