!!! 2nd UPDATE!!! STAGING CHANGE-SEE CORRECTED TIME TABLE BELOW !!!Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of LCpl Kareem Nikoui, 20, and the US Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival as he returns home to So California for burial. We are honored to do so.
LCpl Kareem Nikoui, age 20, was serving with the US Marine Corps in Afghanistan when he was sadly killed on August 26, 2021, along with 12 others at the airport in Kabul when a bomb exploded sadly killing all of them and injuring many others. Nikoui was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
Lance Corporal Nikoui died while carrying out a mission to rescue fellow U.S. citizens and our allies in grave danger. When his nation needed him, he answered the call without hesitation. As a proud Marine, Lance Corporal Nikoui and his unit put themselves in harms way in order to provide safety to others. That’s the definition of courage. That’s the embodiment of the Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis. Through his brave actions, Lance Corporal Nikoui remained faithful to his fellow Marines, his country, and our citizens.
Nikoui, was from Norco, and went to Norco High School where he distinguished himself as a member of ROTC and was baptized at Grace Fellowship Church. The community of Norco has had several events in his honor since his passing.
LCpl Nikoui is survived by his parents and many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly, he will never be forgotten.
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 14 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 may apply, please have masks/face coverings available if needed.
2nd UPDATE!! Time Table for Friday, 17 SEP 21:
1230 - Stage at Parking Lot South of Ontario Airport, on corner of E Avion St & E Avion Pl, Ontario, CA 91761 https://goo.gl/maps/1NADb1PG2d99LxTH9 (NEW LOCATION)
1245 - Mission briefing
1330 - Prepare to depart with procession
1400 - KSU to Pierce Bros Crestlawn Memorial Park & Mortuary, 11500 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA 92505 (14 miles) https://goo.gl/maps/ZH99dcDR95Fh1Sr69
1445 - Est arrival at Mortuary
1450 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to building
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
California State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
When the world calls 911
The American Military answers the call.
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.
