PFC Arath Esau Martinez-Arguelles, 20, USA, LAX/Forest Lawn 15 Jun, 0900 PT1

[John Gretzinger]

This is Part 1 of a two part mission

The United States Army and the family of PFC Arath Esau Martinez-Arguelles have asked the Patriot Guard to be with them as they bring their son and hero home for burial.

PFC Martinez-Arguelles was a paratrooper and wheeled-vehicle mechanic assigned to the 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

His commander described him as "a self-starter, who was always working as hard as he could and motivating those around him. He was always the first mechanic in his coveralls, ready to fix vehicles and forever had a smile on his face." and "a motivated paratrooper who inspired the paratroopers around him."

NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the Airport to the Funeral Homr. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.

NOTE: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.

Time Table for Thursday, 15 Jun 2023:

0900 - Stage at 5625 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 https://goo.gl/maps/C7tvbeKAcbdEviNw6

0930 - Mission Briefing

0945 - Move to Arrival Location

1030 - est. KSU to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90068 https://goo.gl/maps/fndMrZATdsgH9Vno6

1130 - est. Arrival at Forest Lawn, Flag Line as the hero as moved into the building.

Ride Captain
Craig Lane
bigreedroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388

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 is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire while driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.

Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep the radios off and engine noise to a minimum.