The family of Sgt Miguel Ortiz, 27, of Vista, CA has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their fallen Hero.
Sgt Ortiz was one of four Marines killed while on duty at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, 13 NOV 13.
Sgt Miguel Ortiz, 27, of Vista, Calif., was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. He joined the Marine Corps in March 2006, and was promoted to his current rank in November 2009. Ortiz's awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, two Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal and NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan. He deployed to Iraq in 2007, to the Western Pacific in 2008 and to Afghanistan in 2012.
Sgt Ortiz is remembered by his brother Marines as being very good at his job, very safe, someone who loved being a Marine. He is remembered by his family and friends as being a great man, great husband and father, great son and a great friend.
Miguel grew up in Oceanside and met his wife Susie when they were 14 yr old freshmen at El Camino High School. He was the kind of guy who made mickey mouse pancakes for his kids and handmade cards for his wife. He loved sports, especially the San Diego Chargers, liked playing poker and enjoyed playing X-Box with the family.
Sgt Ortiz is survived by his wife Susie, and 3 children, Isabel, 9, Andrew 6 and Miguel Jr 3, his parents Alma and Aurelio Ortiz, two sisters, and many other family members.
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 mortuary services 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 Friday, 06 DEC 13:1030 - Stage at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary, 333 N. Vine St., Fallbrook, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/f6kpD 1045 - Mission briefing
1115 - Prepare for Flag Line for family
1130 - Est arrival of family and Flag Line
1200 - Memorial Service
1300 - Est conclusion of service
1330 - Est Flag Line for dignified transfer to coach
1345 - Est KSU to Eternal Hills Cemetery, 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/f6kpD 1430 - Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Craig "Gunny" DonorGySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State Captain
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 remember to post your condolences at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?383987
