Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of SSgt Manuel L. Moreno, age 26, and the US Air Force, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their Hero. And it is our privilege to do so.
SSgt Manuel Moreno was serving at the Naval Support Activity, Souda Bay, Greece at the time of his untimely passing. He was assigned to Detachment 1, 95th Recon Squadron (ACC). His commanding officer had this to say about this Hero: "Manuel was one of the finest airmen in the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron. I am personally aware of numerous achievements he made in his time here including the refurbishment of our hazardous materials locker and completing multiple equipment inventory inspections. He performed repairs on two previously condemned aircraft air conditioning units which rendered support for our aircraft to maintain safe cooling temperature for sensitive onboard avionics equipment. Additionally, he single-handedly removed and replaced two critical fuel tank pumps in less than eight hours, which were vital to the use of our fifty-five pieces of aerospace ground equipment worth $1.6 million. This had a direct positive impact on our reconnaissance missions here in the European theater. Beyond this, he served as a leader in the squadron booster club, planning events and raising money to ensure the morale of our entire unit. Manuel was a star performer during his time with the squadron and could always be counted on to be diligently "turning the wrench". During the month of August, he was selected and praised by our senior enlisted leader to receive the Outstanding Performer of the Month award."
SSgt Moreno is survived by his parents and many other family members, friends and fellow Airmen; he will be missed by all and will never be forgotten.
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions may apply, please have masks/face coverings available if required .
Please bring your flag and water may not be provided.
NOTE: We must obey all traffic laws and no blocking of any intersectionsNOTE: 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 approx 3 miles. 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.
Time Table for Tuesday, 12 Oct 2021: 0900 - Staging Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, 1003 E. Stowell Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
https://goo.gl/maps/m9ek7KY2RKgM9aqa7 0915 - Briefing
0930 - Flag Line for Family and Friends
1000 - Service Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary
1030 - Flag Line from to Coach for dignified transfer of Hero
1025 - Accompany Hero and Family to New Section of the Santa Maria Cemetery, 1501 S. College Dr. Santa Maria 93454
https://goo.gl/maps/2mvegRQX6vvYoqAw5 1035 - Est arrival at Cemetery
1045 - Graveside Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C John Archuleta (Milkshake)
PGR Assistant State Captain So.Central Ca.ALR 26 Bakersfield
US Army 62/65
(805) 441-8506
45jarchuleta@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 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.
