Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of LCpl Dylan R. Merola, 20, and the US Marine Corps, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present for their Hero's military honors, we will be honored to do so.
Dylan Merola was from Rancho Cucamonga and graduated from Los Osos High School 2 years ago. He enlisted in the Marine Corps shortly after graduating, and was serving with his beloved Corps in Kabul, Afghanistan when he was sadly killed by a suicide bomber on 26 Aug 2021 along with 12 other Heroes.
His mother, Cheryl Rex says "Dylan always had a smile on his face and loved everyone with the most loving and caring heart. He was the kindest person anyone had ever met," said Rex.
Rex said her son always wanted to be a U.S. Marine.
"Ever since he was a young child, he would watch the military channel, wear military attire and wanted nothing more than to become a Marine," she added. "The day Dylan stood in front of my face and said the recruiter is coming to the house to sign those papers was when reality hit me that my baby boy was 18 years old and the time had come to do what he always wanted to do, becoming a United States Marine," said Rex.
LCpl Merola is survived by many family members, friends, his fellow Marines and his entire community of Rancho Cucamonga who mourn this horrific loss and will never forget him.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero.
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions may apply, please have masks/face coverings available if needed.Time Table for Sunday, 26 SEP 2021:1315 - Stage at Forest Lawn, 21300 Via Verde St., Covina, CA 91724
https://goo.gl/maps/3iS1hJzFx6JE7gDb81330 - Mission Briefing
1340 - KSU to Mausoleum area
1415 - Flag Line as Hero is brought from Coach to Mausoleum
1430 - Services begin
1630 - Military Honors followed by flyover
1700 - Services Conclude
RC: Tom Barry
SoCalPGR Ride Captainadmin@armobility.com
714-206-1227
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.
