The family of LCpl Jackson Forringer, age 20, and the United States Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany him from the mortuary to the airport as he is transported home to his family. We will be honored to do so.
LCpl Forringer was proudly serving with the Marine Corps at MCAGCC at Twenty-nine Palms at the time of his passing. Jackson died during training at Twentynine Palms, California, on Thursday during Integrated Training Exercise 3-23. He had just turned 20 years old earlier this month and was assigned to the 2nd Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune.
He joined the Marine Corps in July 2021.
LCpl Forringer is survived by his mother and father, Andrea and Todd. He also is survived by three brothers.
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 mortuary in Desert Hot Springs to Ontario Airport, approximately 70 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the airport, we will meet you there.
Tags and plaque have been ordered and will be available.
TIME TABLE FOR THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023:1500 - Stage at Rose Mortuary, 66424 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
https://goo.gl/maps/YyfbTsxYBZzXkobm91520 - Mission Briefing
1525 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1530 - KSU for immediate departure to Delta Airlines Cargo, 2300 E. Airport Dr., Ontario, CA 91761
https://goo.gl/maps/7ViLJwGL1gr8u1EQ71700 - ETA Delta Airlines Cargo, Ontario Airport
1750 - Flag Line as Hero removed from coach
CRAIG LANE, USMC AKA JIP-C
SO/CAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
Our nation is in mourning as we have lost another Hero.
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.
