The United States Army and the family of PV2 Nathan Trahan have asked the Patriot Guard to be with them as their son and hero is brought home for burial. We are honored to be there with them.
Nathan was assigned to D Company, 22nd Medical Battalion at Ft. Sam Houston when he passed.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. We will be accompanying the family and our hero from the airport to the mortuary. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you wish to go directly to the mortuary, please plan to arriver there Not Later Than 1730hrs.
NOTE: This mission includes aircraft arrival. Schedules are subject to change or delay. Please check this thread before heading to the airport.
Time Table for Friday, 15 December 2023:1530 - Stage at Jack-In-The-Box, 1840 Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/6c3uXitkwRywEtk661600 - Mission Briefing
1630 - KSU to arrival location
1700 - est KSU to Acheson and Graham, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92504
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SzihNKX7k7T38iqB81800 - est. Flag line for dignified transfer from the coach to the facility.
Ride Captain
Craig Lanebigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service.