The family of Javier Tomas Noriega, 35, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final journey. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero served in the US Army from 10/06 – 12/13 as a Military Policeman. His extensive training included specialties in Military Police, Military Police Investigator School, and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operation. He was honorably discharged at the rank of SGT E-5. He was deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. His awards and medals included: Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Army Achievement Medal, NATO Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2) and National Defense Medal.
As a civilian, Javier was passionate about helping and serving others. As such, he worked with an outreach program as a case manager finding resources for veterans and civilians alike.
He enjoyed working with ceramics, various forms of art, coaching flag football, and exploring on his motorcycle. He was not married and did not have children. He loved his dog.
Our hero leaves behind his parents, Anna and Fernando; three brothers, Guiseppi, Gaspare, and Fernado IV; and sister, Antoinette. He will also be missed by several nieces and nephews.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/riverside-ca/javier-noriega-11859715NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 12 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 20 JUNE 20241100: Stage at Pierce Brothers Mortuary, 11500Arlinton Ave, Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SB6r3XMAgLVp2u9h71115: Mission briefing followed by dignified transfer of casket to coach.
1130: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SbpaN8BjMGybmH3q71200: ETA at RNC and move to staging lane.
1230: KSU to shelter for honors and services.
Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70949-939-7282
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. 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 are honoring.
