The family of SSgt Manuel L. Moreno, age 26, and the US Air Force, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their Hero as he arrives home to his family, and to his later funeral, we are honored to do so.
SSgt Manuel Moreno was serving at the Naval Support Activity, Souda Bay, Greece at the time of his untimely passing. He was assigned to Detachment 1, 95th Recon Squadron (ACC). His commanding officer had this to say about this Hero: "Manuel was one of the finest airmen in the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron. I am personally aware of numerous achievements he made in his time here including the refurbishment of our hazardous materials locker and completing multiple equipment inventory inspections. He performed repairs on two previously condemned aircraft air conditioning units which rendered support for our aircraft to maintain safe cooling temperature for sensitive onboard avionics equipment. Additionally, he single-handedly removed and replaced two critical fuel tank pumps in less than eight hours, which were vital to the use of our fifty-five pieces of aerospace ground equipment worth $1.6 million. This had a direct positive impact on our reconnaissance missions here in the European theater. Beyond this, he served as a leader in the squadron booster club, planning events and raising money to ensure the morale of our entire unit. Manuel was a star performer during his time with the squadron and could always be counted on to be diligently "turning the wrench". During the month of August, he was selected and praised by our senior enlisted leader to receive the Outstanding Performer of the Month award."
SSgt Moreno is survived by his parents and many other family members, friends and fellow airmen, he will be missed by all and 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 159 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 required
Part 2, the funeral will be posted when details are available.Time Table for Wednesday, 06 OCT 21:First Staging:1645 - Stage at Carl's Jr., 5625 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/2dKQ5xjVeU5vJt2f81700 - Mission briefing
1730 - Move to arrival location
1745 - Est KSU to Starbucks, 975 Broadbeck Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320
https://goo.gl/maps/HWmjYMxXoiMRAwWE9 (approx 47 miles)
1845 - Est arrival at Starbucks and hand off to R/C John Archuleta
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
Aka Captain Chaos
PGR Ride CaptainUSAF Veteran, SSgt, 1970-1974
661-212-2284
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
Second Staging:1815 - Stage at Starbucks, 975 Broadbeck Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320
https://goo.gl/maps/HWmjYMxXoiMRAwWE91830 - Mission briefing
1845 - Est Flag Line for arrival of Hero and procession
1855 - KSU to Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, 1003 E. Stowell Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
https://goo.gl/maps/m9ek7KY2RKgM9aqa7 (approx 112 miles)
2055 - Est arrival at Mortuary
2100 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C John Archuleta (Milkshake)
PGR Assistant State Captain So.Central Ca.US Army 62/65
(805) 441-8506
45jarchuleta@gmail.com
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.
