The family of Alexander Lofgren has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend Military Honors for Alexander. It is our honor to do so.
Alexander was born 03/20/1989 and died 04/04/2021. He was 32 years old at the time of his passing. He proudly served in the U. S. Army from 03/2011 to 09/2014 with deployment to Afghanistan during the GWOT. He was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/star, National Defense Service Medal, GWOT Service Medal, and the NATO Medal. Alexander held the rank of SPC at the time of his honorable discharge.
For the past two years, Alexander worked with the Wounded Warrior Project as a constituent liaison through Congressman Raúl Grijalva's office in Arizona. He also held a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University.
Alexander loved camping and hiking and visiting our national parks. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family, friends, and his beloved dogs. He was also a New Orleans Saint fan.
Alexander is survived by his Aunt Ruth and Uncle Joe Lofgren, who raised him from childhood; his mother Karen, and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his brother Jason in 2020. He leaves behind his girlfriend Emily and his three much loved dogs, Gunner, April, and Nora.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable below and we will meet you there.
NOTE: Covid-19 restrictions may still apply. Please have face coverings/masks available, if needed.PLEASE NOTE, WEATHER IS EXPECTED TO BE WARM. PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY AND HYDRATE.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY – 25 JUN0930 – Stage at area 9 on Normandy near first roundabout. Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518.
https://goo.gl/maps/8joksw8SdMUAKqeY60950 – Mission Briefing.
1015 – KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line and Military Honors.
R/C CRAIG LANE AKA JIP-C, USMC
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAIN
bigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388You 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
