Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of A1C Elias D. Solis, age 21, and the US Air Force have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary as he arrives home, we will be honored to do so.
A1C Elias Solis was serving with the US Air Force at Travis AFB in Northern California at the time of his untimely passing. He was assigned to the 60th Medical Support Squadron.
Elias was the type of guy who was able to light up a room the minute he walked into it, you just felt the energy flow off of him. He was bright, caring, funny, adventurous, loving, and just an all around guy. He brought a smile to everyone's face he came across. He was the first person to offer a helping hand whenever someone needed it, the person you could go to for advice or just to have a good conversation about almost anything. He was the guy that always wanted to be out and about hiking, riding his skateboard or surfboard, and was up for any adventure that came across.
He was a loving son, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend. Elias is survived by family, friends, and his fellow Airmen who are experiencing a painful loss. Elias has touched lives in so many ways his infectious smile, and outgoing personality will never be forgotten.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary, approx 27 miles. 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.
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions apply, masks/face coverings required/6 ft distancing required
PART 2 will be posted when details confirmedTime Table for Saturday, 27 FEB 2021:1030 - Stage at Denny's Restaurant, 5535 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/p7kfnZZSsE7JsbRp81045 - Mission briefing
1115 - Move to departure location
1145 - KSU to Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601https://goo.gl/maps/BCHXcN5Njemm7Sqe8 (Approx 27 miles)
1215 - Est arrival at funeral home
1220 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
California State Captain
Patriot Guard RidersCell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
When the world calls 911
The American Military answers the call.
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. All PGR members are 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.
