The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to help honor a Fallen Hero, and accompany him on his journey home. It will be our privilege to do so.
PV2 Alan Altamirano, 23, of Lakewood, Washington unfortunately died in a car accident in Kern County on May 8, 2015. PV2 Altamirano will be transported from Shafter, CA in Kern County to San Diego County and his hometown of El Cajon, CA.
The PGR in Kern County will begin the process by accompanying PV2 Altamirano to a meeting point in LA County where they will meet up with the SoCal PGR. An Orange County group will receive the Hero and continue south until they meet with a San Diego contingent who will accompany PV2 Altamirano on the final leg of his journey to El Cajon.
Please feel free to attend any or all parts of this mission.
Note: This mission will consist of numerous fuel stops (2-3) and rush hour traffic. Bring patience, water, and ability to change on the fly. Be safe. All times are estimates depending on traffic and route. NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero on his final journey home. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary in El Cajon, we will meet you there.
Time Tables for Tuesday, 19 MAY 15: Staging 1 Shafter: 0730 - Stage at Peters Funeral Home, 844 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter, Ca. 93263
https://goo.gl/maps/rMOkO 0745 - Mission Briefing and Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach.
0800 - KSU to accompany our Hero Home
0900 - ETA at Flying J Plaza, 42810 Frazier Mountain Parkway, Lebec, Calif. 93243
https://goo.gl/maps/4IJUM for fuel and rest stop.
R/C Jess AhumadaSoCentral PGR Ride Captain
jessahumadajr@gmail.com
559-736-6049
Staging 2 Anaheim: 0545 - Stage LA Harley Davidson Anaheim, 2635 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, Ca. 92833
https://goo.gl/maps/TCUnW 0600 - Mission Briefing
0630 - KSU to Flying J Plaza, 42810 Frazier Mountain Parkway, Lebec, Calif. 93243
https://goo.gl/maps/4IJUM 0845 - ETA at Flying J Plaza
0900 - Fuel up and prepare for Flag Line as Hero arrives
0915 - Est KSU to Interstate 5 Southbound Rest Area, Oceanside , CA(Approx. 3 hrs. 131 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/skRWf 1230 - ETA at 76 Station, 2360 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 (Fuel Stop)
https://goo.gl/maps/ETuKo1245 - KSU to Interstate 5 Southbound Rest Area
1300 - ETA at Rest Area
Note: If you live in surrounding area of the Flying J and wish to join the group there, be there no later than 0830.
R/C Mike "Joker" CourtrightSoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
Staging 3, Oceanside: 1200 - Stage at Interstate 5 Southbound Rest Area Oceanside, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/skRWf 1215 - Mission Briefing
1245 - Flag Line as Hero arrives
1300 - Est KSU from Rest Stop to El Cajon Santee Lakeside Mortuary, 684 S. Mollison Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020 ( 1hr 20 min./ 67 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/dMGF3 1430 - ETA at El Cajon Santee Lakeside Mortuary
1445 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer from Coach into Building
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCalPGR Ride Captain
llizarraga@yahoo.com
619-971-2236
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 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 post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?403655