Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of 1LT Mark D. Shimazu, age 35, and the US Army, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero from the mortuary to the cemetery, we will be honored to do so.
1LT Mark Shimazu was serving with the US Army at Ft Lewis, Washington at the time of his passing. He was a proud member of 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, also known as First Regiment of Dragoons. He had served many years in the Army and had served several deployments.
In addition to being a military man, Mark was also a musician who performed professionally whenever he could. His primary instrument was the timpani. He also loved to cook and was very good at it.
1LT Shimazu is survived by many family members, friends and his fellow Soldiers. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and never 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 mortuary to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you would like to meet the procession at the cemetery please form a Flag Line as we arrive near the restrooms on the main driveway.
Time Table for Tuesday, 08 NOV 22:1215 - Stage at Evans Brown Mortuary, 27010 Encanto Dr., Menifee, CA 92585
https://goo.gl/maps/eFi9TT66msszpD7Q71230 - Mission briefing
1245 - Flag Line & KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/VTspiQi34Gvxn8ig9 (approx 14 miles)
1315 - Est arrival at RNC
1345 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal PGR High Desert Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
“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 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.
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.
