The family of Gregory Anthony Meza has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final farewell. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero served in the US Army from April 1988 until his honorable discharge in May 2015, having achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. He served in the infantry as a Special Forces Airborne Green Beret and served as Special Forces Medical Sergeant as well as many other capacities too numerous to list over his 27-year-career in the Army. Following basic training at Ft. Benning, GA, Gregory was assigned to many duty assignments including Ft. Ord, CA, Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, Berlin, Ft. Campbell, KY and Ft. Bragg NC.
As a civilian, Greg continued his work with the military as a government contractor.
Many of his hobbies and interest were fitness related. He competed in triathlons, enjoyed rock climbing, jujitsu, and scuba diving.
Our hero is survived by his wife, Catherine and two children, Gregory and Elizabeth, as well as two grandchildren, Kai and Johanna.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to the cemetery, approximately 25 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 25 APRIL 20221015: Stage at St. Martha Catholic Church. 37200 Whitewood Rd., Murrieta, CA. (Please arrive quietly as Mass will be in session).
https://goo.gl/maps/ateFoxJ49LD6UJKT91045: Mission briefing.
1100: Flag line for dignified transfer from church to coach.
1115: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/Dba6SZhgiR4Je2EA71200: KSU to assigned shelter for honors and service.
R/C Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70949-939-7282
“One straw at a time.” 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
