Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of SPC Alex J. Ram, age 20, and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to accompany their Hero from the airport to the mortuary as he is returned home to his family. We are honored to do so.
SPC Alex Ram was serving with the US Army and was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, which is part of Fort Carson’s 4th Infantry Division.
SPC Ram was in Syria supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, a U.S. military campaign against the Islamic State. Fort Carson’s 1st Brigade Combat Team deployed nearly 2,000 soldiers to Iraq and surrounding countries last September for a nine-month deployment.
Alex Ram who graduated from Alta Loma High School in 2019, joined the Army on Jan. 13, 2020 and arrived at Fort Carson that July. He deployed to Syria last September.
During a phone call from Syria, Kaiser Ram, his father, remembers his son telling him he had volunteered to cook for 300 soldiers since they didn’t have an assigned cook.
“He was a loyal friend and took care of people,” Kaiser Ram said. “He was the glue that held his platoon together.” “He was not just a good soldier, he was a good person,” Kaiser Ram said of his son. “My son was doing what he wanted to do and was becoming a great man. He was a joker but took his job really seriously.”
Alex Ram is survived by his father, mother, and many other family members, friends, and his fellow soldiers. He will be painfully missed by all and never 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 funeral home, approx 20 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the funeral home please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE COVID RESTRICTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
Part 2 - Funeral Service TBA when details availableTime Table for Monday, 14 FEB 22:1200 - Stage at Parking Lot South of Ontario Airport, on corner of E Avion St & E Avion Pl, Ontario, CA 91761
https://goo.gl/maps/1NADb1PG2d99LxTH91215 - Mission briefing
1245 - Move to arrival location
1300 - Est KSU to STONE FUNERAL HOME 355 E. 9th St. Upland, Ca. 91786
https://goo.gl/maps/1Nujx1B4dP5EdbZo7 (NOTE: We will drive by the Hero's High School, Alta Loma High on our way)
1330 - Est arrival at Funeral Home
1335 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
California State Captain
Patriot Guard RidersCell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
When the world calls 911
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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.
