Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of 1LT Mark D. Shimazu, age 35, and the US Army, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero from the airport to the mortuary, we will be honored to do so.
1LT Mark Shimazu was serving with the US Army at Ft Lewis, Washington at the time of his passing. He was a proud member of 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, also known as First Regiment of Dragoons. He had served many years in the Army and had served several deployments.
In addition to being a military man, Mark was also a musician who performed professionally whenever he could. His primary instrument was the timpani. He also loved to cook and was very good at it.
1LT Shimazu is survived by many family members, friends and his fellow Soldiers. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, 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 hand off to the mortuary, approx 91 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: PART 2 THE FUNERAL will be posted when details are available.
Time Table for Friday, 28 OCT 22:1430 - Stage at Carl's Jr., 5625 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/yRBZ5Mi2WFUuEDSw81500 - Mission briefing
1530 - Move to departure location
1545 - Est KSU to Evans Brown, 27010 Encanto Dr., Menifee, CA 92585
https://goo.gl/maps/eFi9TT66msszpD7Q7 (approx 91 miles)
1815 - Est arrival at Mortuary
1820 - Flag Line for Hero transfer from coach to building
RC: Tom Barry
SoCalPGR Ride Captainadmin@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.
