SHORT NOTICE - SSG Aldo Gonzalez, 35 USA, Ontario/Sun City, 9 Feb, 1100hrs pt.1

[John Gretzinger]

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Mission

The United States Army and the family of SSG Aldo Gonzalez have asked the Patriot Guard to be with them as their loved one and hero is brought home.

SSG Gonzalez was assigned to the 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) at the time of his passing.

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 mortuary. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet us at the mortuary, please feel free to do so.

NOTE: This mission includes aircraft flight.  Schedules are subject to change or delay.  Please check this thread before heading to the mission.

Time Line for Friday, 09 February 2024:

1100 - Stage at Jack-In-The-Box, 1840 Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA.   https://goo.gl/maps/6c3uXitkwRywEtk66

1130 - Mission Briefing

1145 - KSU to Ontario USO, 2900 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA 91761 https://maps.app.goo.gl/hkVdzMw9RKVWZ4us9

1215 - est. KSU to Evans-Brown Mortuary, 27010 Encanto Dr, Sun City, CA 92585 https://maps.app.goo.gl/3uK7cir6qeYnuRYK6

1315 - est. Flag Line for dignified transfer from the coach to the facility.

PART 2 TBD

Ride Captain
Tom Barry
Patriot Guard California State Captain
(714) 206-1227
casc@patriotguard.org


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.