The family of SGT Benjamin R. Avalos, age 23, and the California Army National Guard have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero to his final resting place, we are honored to do so.
SGT Benjamin Avalos was serving with the California Army National Guard, his unit was Co A, 1st Batt, 160th Inf Reg, 79th IBCT in Fullerton, CA, when he was sadly killed in a car accident.
SGT Avalos is survived by many family members, friends and fellow soldiers who dearly miss him and will never forget him.
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 family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approx 13 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: OBSERVE ALL CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS, HAVE MASKS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
Time Table for Monday, 16 AUG 21:0930 - Stage at Evans Brown Mortuary, 27010 Encanto Dr., Menifee, CA 92585
https://goo.gl/maps/wrztFjbAXo2BfUL370945 - Briefing
1000 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
1015 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/MP5Zf2dnmMWE6RaJ6 (approx 13 miles)
1045 - Est arrival at Cemetery
1100 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Scotty “Tailgate” Wiles
SoCalPGR Ride CaptainPGR #108920
socalpgrrc@yahoo.com
626-922-6304
Riding in honor of HN Daniel “Doc” Noble
KIA 24/07/2007 Diyala Iraq
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.
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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
