Part 1 of 2 Parts
The family of Firefighter Efren Medina, age 20, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be at the airport when this Hero arrives home to So California for burial, we will be honored to do so.
Efren Medina was just 20 years old and had always dreamed of becoming a Firefighter. He just recently graduated from the academy and passed his fitness tests and became one. On his first shift with St Mary's Fire Department in Southeast Georgia, he and his team went out for a call, came back to the station, went to sleep, and he was found later unresponsive.
Efren was a wonderful brother, son, husband, and friend to all. He was very caring, cheerful, and hardworking. Efren was dedicated to working towards becoming a fireman and selflessly helping others also being an EMT.
Efren is survived by his wife Brittany, his parents, siblings and other family members.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary, approx 78 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.
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions apply, masks/face coverings required/6 ft distancing required
PART 2 will be posted when details confirmed
Time table for Friday, 23 APR 21:1515 - Stage at Denny's Restaurant, 5535 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/p7kfnZZSsE7JsbRp81530 - Mission briefing
1600 - Move to arrival location
1630 - EST KSU to PRECIADO FUNERAL HOME, 923 W Mill St, San Bernardino, CA 92410
https://goo.gl/maps/SXmFNwTx383tgaeEA1830 - EST arrival at Funeral Home
1840 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to building
RC: Tom Barry
SoCalPGR 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. All PGR members are 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.
