Leslie M. Andrews, 34, USA, Fontana, RNC, 3 August

[John Gretzinger]

The family of Leslie M. Andrews, 34, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him for his military service.  It is our honor to do so.

Leslie was born 11 April 1986 to Leslie Andrews Jr. and Janice Murray-Andrews. He is survived by his parents, sister, Lia Andrews, children Dayvion Andrews and Jacksen Andrews, and fiancé, Danyelle Munford.

His family has a history of service to the United States of America, (Mother -Airforce, Father-Army, and sister- Navy). His brother was an OEF Veteran who served in the US Army from 2004-2010. He was a combat engineer, whose unit  (864th EN BN) was based out of Ft. Lewis, WA and deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan twice for a total of  2 years, 3 months and 24 days of foreign service at war.

Leslie’s service in the US Army was an accomplishment that he never took for granted and he loved his battle buddies dearly.  Unfortunately he succumbed to his PTSD demons.

Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.  For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the timetable if you would like to participate.


Timetable for Monday 3 August 2020

1130 – McKay Family Mortuary, 16918 Baseline Ave., Fontana, CA  92336 https://goo.gl/maps/nvv6Us44nnA2evdG6

1155 – Mission briefing

1210 – Flag line as our Hero is brought from the mortuary to the coach (wear your mask)

1220 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518 https://goo.gl/maps/1Pq3ai9d6iMg7GKX9

1310 - ETA arrival to Riverside National Cemetery

1325 – Family continues on to their assigned shelter for services at which time PGR leaves the cemetery grounds

Please note:

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 that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.

Brenda Bixler
AKA Pebbles
SoCalPGR – Ride Captain
(951)522-6847
bixler.brenda@yahoo.com

NOTE: COVID-19 precautionary measures are still in effect.  Wear a mask when not wearing your helmet.  Social distancing is still in effect.  No gathering for group photos. Thank you.