The family of Pfc Javier F. Pong, age 18, and the US Marine Corps have invited the PGR to accompany their Hero from the funeral home to the airport as he is returned home to his family in Las Cruses, New Mexico. We will be honored to do so.
Pfc Javier Pong was a Marine Cadet in boot camp at MCRD in San Diego when he suddenly passed away from a medical emergency.
Javier, known to many as Javi, lived his whole life in the Las Cruces area. He graduated from Mayfield High School in May 2022 and continued to follow his dream of becoming a Marine.
Javier was a devoted brother and son. He enjoyed camping and hiking, he loved to find new places to see especially those his dad took him to. He also enjoyed spending time with his family any chance he got. Javier was a selfless person who looked out for all the people he cared for and went above and beyond to see them happy. He loved to listen to music and spent some of his time working out to achieve his goal to be a fit Marine. Javier was a faithful Christian who attended church every Sunday and Wednesday and was involved in church activities. He loved playing with his dogs Mac and Diesel who he cared for very deeply. He loved to eat spicy foods especially Valentina, he added chili to anything. He loved to go off-roading with his dad. Javier enjoyed watching movies and getting snacks with his sister. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Those left to mourn his passing include father Javier F. Pong Sr. (Elizabeth), mother Angela Menchaca, brother Jesus A. Pong, sister Angie L. Aguilera (Armando), step-sister Alexis L. Gonzalez, grandparents Teresa Ruelas and Francisco J. Pong, uncle Israel Pong, aunt Tania Pong and numerous cousins.
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 funeral home to the airport, a distance of approx 67 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet us at the airport we will see you there.
Time Table for Wednesday, 12 OCT 22:0515 - Stage at Berry, Bell & Hall Mortuary, 333 N. Vine St., Fallbrook, CA 92028
https://goo.gl/maps/LoJZmZAfLYmcTwqf80530 - Mission briefing
0545 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
0600 - KSU to Southwest Cargo, 540 Hellman Rd., Bldg 1, Ontario, CA 91761
https://goo.gl/maps/APtmPEZkBeJjeeFAA (approx 67 miles)
0745 - Est time of arrival at Southwest Cargo
0750 - Flag Line for 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.
