Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and thanking our Veterans for their service and sacrifice.
The Wreaths Across America mission is to “Remember, Honor, and Teach”. The annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery started in 1992 is now performed around the country at over 1100 cemeteries.
Wreaths are placed on the graves of our Fallen Heroes by Patriots who know the sacrifice paid by these brave warriors and wish to recognize their service.
At precisely the same time across the country the ceremony begins every year, the Patriot Guard Riders are privileged to be invited to be part of this event.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Military Veterans.
NOTE: PLEASE BE AWARE OF COVID PRECAUTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
Time Table for Saturday, Dec 17, 2022:
Part 1
0815 - Stage at LA National Cemetery, Administrative Building
, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd
., Los Angeles, CA 90049
http://goo.gl/maps/sCBZ6
0830 - Mission Briefing
0845 - Gather for the ceremony
0900 - Ceremony begins
Part 2
After the ceremony we will do a once around LANC, honoring our 45 Iraqi/Afghanistan and Active Duty heroes who are resting here and place donated wreathes at each of their headstones.
You are welcome to bring a wreath for your loved one's grave site with you as well.
Come join us!!
Let's make this year a celebration for our Heroes!
NOTE: LANC Administration has asked that if a rider is running late, to please park
away from the ceremony and walk so we do not disrupt the Ceremony that starts
promptly at 0900.
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
SoCal PGR R/C
SSGT USAF 1970-74
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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
