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John Gretzinger

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The family of Sergeant Juan Iturbide, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country.   It will be our privilege to do so.

Sergeant Juan Iturbide, 24, a native of Orange, was a food service specialist assigned to the Headquarters Battalion on Marine Corps Base Hawaii  when he passed away on Feb 18.

The young Sergeant enlisted in the Marines in June of 2012 and was a seasoned veteran with three at-sea deployments, including a stint in South Korea. He attained the Good Conduct Medal as well as several overseas ribbons.

Sergeant Juan Iturbide is survived by his 2 1/2 year old daughter Leah, his mother Leonor, his father Sebastian and his sister Elizabeth.

The family has requested an accompaniment from the airport to the mortuary Thursday March 1st.

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 from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.  If you wish to go directly to the Mortuary, please plan to be there Not Later Than 1930hrs.

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.

Time Table for Part 1 Thursday, March 1st, 2018:

1750 - Stage at Bob Hope USO, 203 World Way, #200, Los Angeles, CA 90045 https://goo.gl/maps/FJ4Jq9r8q5U2
1810 - Mission briefing
1820 - Move to arrival location
1900 - Est KSU to Hilgenfeld Mortuary 120 E Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805      https://goo.gl/maps/LWWX1iGep3n
1945 - Est arrival at Mortuary & Flag Line for transfer of Hero


Part 2 will take place on Saturday March 10. Details to be posted.
 

R/C Tom Barry
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
admin@armobility.com
(714) 206-1227

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.

John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
PGR Ride Captain