Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of Erik Jean Ortega, age 55, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero from the funeral home to the cemetery for his final honors, we will be honored to do so.
Erik enlisted in the US Air Force on November 4, 1984 at 18 years of age and shortly after graduating High School. He served for 6 years proudly and was honorably discharged on October 31, 1990 at the rank of Senior Airman (SRA).
After the military Erik went to work for McDonnell Douglas which later became Boeing, he worked on the MD11s and the C17s. After 9/11 he went to work for FedEx and became a aircraft maintenance manager.
He also went back to college and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Aviation and became a pilot. In his spare time Erik loved coaching baseball and soccer for his kids teams. He was an Angel's Baseball fan, and a 49er's Football fan, he would love they're in the playoffs this year. He also loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, 4 wheeling, fishing, anything outdoors with the family.
Erik is survived by his wife Lesley, children Christopher, Shayne, Ryan, Dylan and Vanessa,and 3 grandchildren.
Erik will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He will not 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 funeral home to the cemetery (approx 16 miles). Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDEDTime table for Monday, 07 FEB 22:1130 - Stage at Clairemont Mortuary, 4266 Mt Abernathy Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
https://goo.gl/maps/DAqHUJsA4bTfxZE47 1200 - Mission Briefing
1220 - Flag Line for honorable transfer of Hero to coach.
1230 - KSU to Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 (approx 16 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/MEUWNvu3Etg7HenSA1300 - Est arrival at Ft Rosecrans
1330 - Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
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.
