Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of SPC Lance L. Casas, 32, and the US Army, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be at the airport as their Hero arrives home to his family in So Calif for burial and final honors. We are privileged to do so.
SPC Casas was serving with the US Army assigned to Unit 1-505th Paratrooper, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne at Ft Bragg, NC at the time of his passing. He was well liked and respected by all his fellow soldiers in arms. Known for being very uplifting and supportive of all those that he worked with.
Lance was a great father to four wonderful children and a devoted husband and best friend to his wife Mary. He couldn't stop talking about his family and all their joys they had together. His favorite thing was spending time with his family, and his second favorite thing was anything Star Wars. He had quite a collection of SW memorabilia, and it just makes sense he became a paratrooper.
SPC Casas is survived by his 4 children, his wife Mary, and many other family members and his brotherhood of fellow Soldiers. He is dearly missed 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 funeral home, approx 37 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the funeral home please feel free to do so.
Details for Part 2, Funeral & Military Honors at RNC to be posted when details confirmedTime Table for Wednesday, 20 JUL 22:0900 - Stage at Jack in the Box, 1840 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761
https://goo.gl/maps/BQKE9uedJ58ZAWfd70915 - Mission briefing
0945 - Move to departure location
1015 - Est KSU to Miller-Jones Mortuary, 26245 Palomar Rd., Romoland, CA 92585
https://goo.gl/maps/bUkS7BKCkE2Rwv3R81100 - Est arrival at Miller-Jones Mortuary
1105 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to building
R/C CRAIG LANE (AKA JIP-C) USMC
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
We ride to honor those who stood for usThis 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.
