The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present for their Hero, SPC Tyler A. Portanova, 25, for his funeral services, 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 the church to the cemetery. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to cemetery we will see you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings are required.
Time Table for Saturday, 22 MAY 21:1030 - Stage at Padre Serra Parrish, 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
https://goo.gl/maps/4BpYVrDn4hVEMtQS81045 - Mission briefing
1100 - Mass begins
1200 - Flag line for dignified transfer to awaiting coach.
1210 - Accompany Hero's coach and Family to Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory, 2052 Howard Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012
https://goo.gl/maps/YEntDYBrJWbDxRe961230 - Flag line, Military Honors, PGR presentation, and Committal.
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
aka Captain Chaos
SSgt USAF veteran 1970-74
Socal PGR R/C Santa Clarita areaCommander, American Legion Post 507
Road Captain, ALR Chapter 507
1st VP, Vietnam Vets of America, Chap. 355
661-212-2284
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
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.
