Edward John Nauss, SGT, USA, Pony Express, Santa Barbara/Yuma 25 Sept

[John Gretzinger]

Honor Mission & Respectful Transport for
US Army Sergeant Edward Nauss (Ret.)
Wednesday September 25, 2024
San Jose CA to Yuma AZ

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to establish a Pony Express Mission to respectfully transport the ashes of Sergeant Edward John Nauss, United States Army, from San Jose, CA to Yuma, AZ. Sergeant Nauss, a proud member of HHC, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, served honorably during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954.

The respectful transport will be divided into five segments, with handover points in various cities listed below.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran.  For those interested, all PGR and members of the Combat Veterans members are welcome.

Time Table for Wednesday, 25 September, 2024

1: San Jose to San Miguel
0415 - Staging Chevron, 1747 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112 https://maps.app.goo.gl/FrA8RPyuy7t8pnFi8
0430 - KSU to Chevron Station, 998 K St, San Miguel, CA 93451 https://maps.app.goo.gl/tsDrqQr9mZCySSnV9

RC: Henk Zantman (925) 997-5061
ARC: Hy Libby (831) 334-9964

2: San Miguel to Santa Barbara
0625 - Stage - Chevron Station, 998 K St, San Miguel, CA 93451 https://maps.app.goo.gl/tsDrqQr9mZCySSnV9
0630 - Mission Briefing
0645 - estimated arrival.
0700 - dignified transfer to the care of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
0705 - KSU to Santa Barbara hrs) Chevron, 401 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 https://maps.app.goo.gl/zWrededB1tyboqD1A

R/C: Nic Murdoch
(805) 801-5099

3: Santa Barbara to Pasadena
0900 - Staging Chevron, 401 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 https://maps.app.goo.gl/zWrededB1tyboqD1A
0910 - Mission Briefing
0915 - Estimated arrival time from San Miguel
0920 - Dignified Transfer from Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
0930 - KSU to Pasadena 76 Gas Station, 200 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 https://maps.app.goo.gl/nt64pHkz1vGHWBNZ7

R/C: John Gretzinger
(818)314-5039
jdgretz@gmail.com

4: Pasadena to Indio
1055 - Staging - 76 Gas Station, 200 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 https://maps.app.goo.gl/nt64pHkz1vGHWBNZ7
1110 - Mission Briefing
1115 - Estimated arrival from Santa Barbara
1120 - Dignified transfer
1130 - Estimated KSU to Indio (Cochilla) TA Travel Center, 46155 Dillon Rd, Coachella, CA 92236 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kd8qx29GjAy1xSHo7

R/C Tom Barry
714-206-1227
casc@patriotguard.org


5: Indio CA to Yuma AZ
1315 - StageTA Travel Center, 46155 Dillon Rd, Coachella, CA 92236 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kd8qx29GjAy1xSHo7
1320 - Mission Briefing
1345 - Estimated arrival from Pasadena
1400 - Estimated KSU to the family home in Yuma, AZ.  Route and final destination will be given at the briefing.


RC: Tom Barry (714) 206-1227
ARC: David Coulter (928) 247-5015

1630 - Estimated arrival in Yuma, AZ.

After arriving at the family home, the family has invited the riders to gather at the local VFW hall. Refreshments and a popular taco truck will be available on-site.

Thank you all for making this mission possible.
Please remember to hydrate and ride safely.

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.