The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero, SPC Tyler A. Portanova, 25, as he is transported from Riverside to his home town Camarillo, we will be honored to do so.
Tyler enlisted in the US Army and was serving as a Practical Vocational Nurse at Ft Irwin Army Base until his unexpected passing. He had achieved the rank of Specialist.
Tyler was born on December 22, 1995, in Camarillo, California to Armando and Diane Portanova. He graduated from Coalinga High School and continued his education at California State University in Fresno.
Tyler at a young age began watching the New England Patriots and they became his football team for all time. Tom Brady was his idol. He loved sports both playing and watching them. Tyler loved to cook, the outdoors, fishing, hiking, the beach and mountains. He had many friends throughout his life. All who knew Tyler loved and respected him and he them.
Tyler is survived by his parents, Armando and Diane Portanova of Coalinga, CA; sisters, Robin Meyer of Oklahoma and Emily Portanova of Coalinga, CA; soul mate, Alexa Maes; his pet and best buddy “Kida”, and many aunts. uncles and cousins.
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 from Riverside to Camarillo, 107 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to Camarillo we will see you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings are required.
NOTE: THIS IS 107 MILE ACCOMPANY PLEASE ARRIVE FUELED UPTime table for Wednesday, 19 MAY 21:1300 - Stage at Akes Family Funeral Home, 9695 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/VJY3hHGnC1vMvtYA91315 - Mission briefing
1350 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
1400 - KSU to Conejo Mountain Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012
https://goo.gl/maps/jm2d63EH73pJiCkt6 (approx 107 miles)
1600 - Est arrival at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home
1610 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero 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.
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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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
