This will be a 2 part mission The PGR has been invited by the family and the US Army to attend the arrival and the funeral of PFC Derrick W. Cleveland, 23.
PFC Cleveland perished in an auto accident near his duty station, Ft Knox, KY on 18 DEC 15. PFC Cleveland was assigned to HHC 19th Engineer Company.
He will be returning to So California and his family on Wednesday, 23 Dec 15 and the PGR will be there to accompany this Hero to the funeral home.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
Part 1 Time table for Wednesday, 23 DEC 15: 1730 - Stage at Bob Hope USO, LAX, 203 World Way, #200, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5807
https://goo.gl/maps/cHyoQXhqe7y 1745 - Mission brief
1800 - KSU to arrival location
1845 - KSU to Inglewood Cemetery & Mortuary, 3801 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/Udvgbx4o8PF2 1915 - Est arrival at Mortuary
Part 2 on 31 DEC 15 TBA R/C John Gretzinger
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
So Cal PGR Mission Opsjdgretz@gmail.com
818-314-5039 cell
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.
Please post your condolences for the family at the National link:
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