We have been invited by command of the 1-18th Cavalry, California Army National Guard, to attend and honor one of their own at his ceremony where he will be awarded the Purple Heart medal.
SGT Luis Bardales joined the U.S. Army in August, 1995. He served in various locations and was stationed in Bagdad, Iraq in 2005. On October 27 of 2005, he was severely injured by an IED while in combat.
He was honorably discharged, with the rank of Sergeant, in July, 2008, after a lengthy re-hab.
This will be a very rewarding mission as we don't often have the opportunity to honor our surviving, Wounded Warriors. If you can attend, you will be enriched with the experience of honoring this Living Hero as we join in his Purple Heart Ceremony.
We will stand a flag line for SGT Bardales as he and his wife arrive at the Armory. At the conclusion of the ceremony, we will accompany SGT Bardales to Irwindale Park (approx. 3 miles) for a reception. We will form a flag line at the park as well. We have been invited to attend the reception, although those who must leave can do so.
The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran
Time Line for Saturday, 12 JUL 14:0945 - Stage at Taco Bell, 1150 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702
http://goo.gl/maps/e96Gs1000 - Mission briefing
1005 - KSU to Armory
1015 - Prepare for Flag Line
1030 - Flag Line for Hero
1100 - Ceremony
1200 - Est KSU to reception at conclusion of ceremony
R/C Weldon German Patriot Guard Rider Ride Captain
678-467-6870 cell
pgrvalleyguy@aol.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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.
To thank and congratulate this Hero please post to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?392369
