Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of SGT Mark Anthony Calderon, 26, and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be there for this Hero's funeral as he receives his final honors. We will be honored to do so.
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 mortuary to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions may apply, masks/face coverings have availableTime Table for Friday, 04 JUN 2021:1130 - Stage at Risher Mortuary, 1316 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
https://goo.gl/maps/dHzCW3RGjZXfSqrr91145 - Mission briefing
1200 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach.
1210 - KSU for accompaniment to Los Angeles National Cemetery, 880 S Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
https://goo.gl/maps/usAoCDkUPp2GVxEr91300 - Estimated arrival at LANC
1330 - Flag Line and Military Honors at Committal Location
R/C: Steve Blumenfeld
aka Captain Chaos
SSgt USAF veteran 70-74
Socal PGR R/C Santa Clarita areaCommander, American Legion Post 507
Road Captain, ALR Chapter 507
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
661-212-2284
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.