SHORT NOTICE - SGT Eric Gharakhanian, 28, USA (AD), Burbank, 18 Jun Pt.1

[John Gretzinger]

This will be a two part mission.

The family of SGT Eric Gharakhanian have asked Patriot Guard to be present for the arrival of their son back home and for his final journey.  We are proud to be able to stand for SGT Gharakhanian and will accompany him and his family to his final resting place.

Eric was a member of the 1st Cav and had previously served in Afghanistan, with distinction, in support of the GWOT.

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 and his family from the airport to his final resting place.  Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.

Time Table for Part 1, Thursday, 18 June:

1330 – Stage at McDonald’s Restaurant 2565 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA. 91505 https://goo.gl/maps/DwDzw
1345 – Mission Briefing
1400 – KSU to Arrival Gate
1430 – est KSU to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills 6300 Forest Lawn Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068 - approximately 10 miles. https://goo.gl/maps/dX0TM
1500 – est Arrival at Forest Lawn

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.

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.

The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.

Part II TBD.


R/C
Craig H Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State Captain
Dream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.

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