!!! UPDATE !!! 2ND TIME CHANGE !!! SEE NEW TIMES BELOWPart 2 of 2 PartsThe family of LCpl Kareem Nikoui, 20, and the US Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him at his church service. We are privileged 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 mortuary to the church (approx 5 miles) and back to the mortuary. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the church, we will meet you there.
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions may apply, please have masks/face coverings available if needed.
2ND UPDATE!! Time Table for Saturday, 18 SEP 21:
0815 - Stage at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary,11500 Arlington Ave,.Riverside, Ca. 92505 https://goo.gl/maps/ZpF4FyDff2FvkALB7
0830 - Mission Briefing
0900 - Flag Line as Hero is brought out to Coach
0945 - KSU to Harvest Christian Fellowship, 6115 Arlington Ave., Riverside, Ca.92504 https://goo.gl/maps/41ZzxpP1CxCjPrAE8
1000 - ETA at Harvest Christian Fellowship
1015 - Flag Line as Hero is taken into Church
1100 - Services get underway
1200 - Service ends
1215 - Flag Line out as Hero is brought back out to awaiting Coach
1230 - KSU back to Pierce Brothers Mortuary
1300 - ETA to mortuary
1315 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
So Cal Patriot Guard, Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us"
Only 2 defining forces offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ, and the American Soldier:
One died for your soul, the other one died for your freedom.
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.
