Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of SGT Zachary Calagui, age 27, and the US Army, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present as their Hero is brought home to his family for burial, we will be honored to do so.
SGT Zachary Calagui graduated High School in May, 2012 and enlisted in the US Army in September, 2013. He served proudly and well and was respected by all who served with him. He was proficient in Military Operations and Military Weapons Systems with a strong emphasis on the use of drones in strategic warfare.
SGT Calagui had already served over 8 years and had risen to the rank of Sergeant, planning to make the Army a career, he was an outstanding leader and will be dearly missed by all those who served along side him.
SGT Calagui is survived by many family members and friends. This loss is strongly felt and they grieve, as we all do, for the loss of a great man.
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, a distance of approx 36 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet us at the mortuary we will see you there.
NOTE: PLEASE BE AWARE OF COVID PRECAUTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDEDDETAILS FOR PART 2 will be posted when confirmed Time Table for Wednesday, 19 JAN 22:0500 - Stage at Denny's Restaurant, 5535 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/W59Y5AjdrA1zrSGb80530 - Mission briefing
0600 - Move to arrival location
0615 - Est KSU to Cabot & Sons Funeral Directors, 27 Chesnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
https://goo.gl/maps/YxXEPFF9imSgiCJN60700 - Est arrival at funeral home
0710 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to building
RC: Tom Barry
SoCalPGR Ride Captainadmin@armobility.com
714-206-1227
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.
