The family of Matthew A. Martinez, 25, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the accompaniment and services of their loved one and to honor this American hero; we are honored to do so.
Mr. Martinez enlisted in the Marines in 2007. He served in the USMC for four years, entirely in Hawaii and was part of the MCAS Crash, Fire, and Rescue at Kaneohe Bay Hawaii.He was an Lcpl when he was discharged in August 2011
He was awarded National Defense medal, Good Conduct, Medal, War on Terrorism Medal and Navy Achievement Medal
In civilian life he was a butcher at Albertsons. He played football for the Marine Corp for 4 years and was into cars, motorcycles and surfing.
He is survived by his mother Monica Snellgrove and has 3 sisters and one brother
Note: Please enter quietly as service will be in progress
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military hero. For those interested, all are welcome, please see the time table below if you would like to participate in honoring this Military Veteran
NOTE: It will be very hot so carry plenty of water /Gatorade
Time table for Friday August 16, 2013:
1215 - Stage at Pierce Brothers, Crestlawn Mortuary, 11500 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/Emrn31230 - Mission briefing
1245 -Flag line after service as hero enters coach
1300 -KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Ave, Riverside CA, 92518
If you wish to attend only the services and flag line at RNC, staging area 1,
Map link for RNC only:
http://goo.gl/maps/mfCZ7R/C Glenn "Stormy" Blackway
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
grblack@verizon.net
714-309-1556
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 ridingor dress casually if you are driving a cage (car).
