UPDATE!! SGT Mark A Calderon, 26, USA(AD), LAX/Montebello-28 MAY-Pt 1

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!!! UPDATE - DAY CHANGE - MOVING TO FRIDAY/28 MAY SAME TIMES SEE BELOW!!!

Part 1 of 3 Parts

The family of SGT Mark Anthony Calderon, 26, and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be there for this Hero's arrival as he comes home for his final honors.

SGT Calderon was serving with the US Army at Ft Drum, NY when he unexpectedly passed away on 18 MAY 2021.  He was attached to COB Engineer Battalion, 1st Combat Brigade Team.  He was a very proud soldier and did an outstanding job in his years in the Army.

SGT Calderon is survived by many family members and friends and his fellow Soldiers who will dearly miss him.  He will not 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 may apply, masks/face coverings have available

PART 2 will be posted when details confirmed


UPDATED!! Time table for Friday, 28 MAY 2021:

1630 - Stage at Denny's Restaurant, 5535 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 https://goo.gl/maps/p7kfnZZSsE7JsbRp8

1645 - Mission briefing

1715 - Move to departure location

1745 - KSU to Risher Mortuary, 1316 W Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640 https://goo.gl/maps/HWg5pfDobcTYhEi3A

1845 - Est arrival at funeral home

1850 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to building


RC: Tom Barry
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
admin@armobility.com
714-206-1227


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.