The family of Christopher David Bachman, 62, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Chris was born on 24 December 1961 and entered into Eternal Rest on 25 August 2024.
Chris served as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AD) assigned to Attack Squadron Fifty-Two at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA. While serving with AKTRON 52, he participated in two deployments receiving the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon in Jul 1981 and Jun 1983. During his service he was awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal and two Humanitarian Service Medals.
After his Military Service, Chris was the CEO of Coachella Valley Network Specialists which provided network solutions to his clients.
He enjoyed restoring classic cars. His passion was taking trips, especially to Jalisco, Mexico with his family. The thing that Chris was the proudest of was being a girl dad to the maximum as he has four daughters and six granddaughters.
Chris is survived by his wife, Angie, and daughters Cindy, Jackie, Stephanie, and Michelle; along with six granddaughters.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. There will be stops to pick up our Hero from Coachella. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. Also please feel free to join at any of the stops listed.
Time Table for Monday 16 September 2024:(EVERYONE GOING ON THE LONG RUN OF THIS MISSION STAY HYDRATED AND COME WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS)The team at Riverside National Cemetery will know where we are at all times as we will be sending out a Glympse to those the Ride Captain knows will be there. If you should choose to meet us along the way, let the Ride Captain know so he can send you a Glympse on your phone so you can pick where you want to join in. Time line will be tight so we won't be stopping long.
Trip from OC to Coachella estimated at 2 hrs 15 min.
Trip back from Coachella to Riverside National Cemetery at 1 hr 20 min.
TIMELINE FROM COACHELLA
0600 - Stage at Chevron Station, 313 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fAUp6tAccyStNSPp90610 - KSU to 1st fuel stop, Chevron, 46651 Dillon Road, Coachella, CA 92236 (2 hrs 45 min)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kUzyFgQkGmdyNDgr50900 - ETA at Chevron Station for fueling and bathroom break (15 min. break)
0915 - KSU to Carl's Jr., 50087 Harrison St., Coachella, CA 92236 (10 min)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/o8ALazgjbSF9NZuo80925 - ETA at Carl's Jr. (30 min break)
0955 - KSU to Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church, 52980 Cesar Chavez St., Coachella, CA 92236
https://maps.app.goo.gl/u57uhExfVUG1U1QL91005 - ETA at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church
1020 - Mission Briefing
1045 - Flagline as Hero is brought out to awaiting coach
1100 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bDyXUbfjTUf79C8H91230 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1300 - Final Service and military honors for our American Hero begins
RC Mike " Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR/ Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for Those Who Stood For Us”
"Patriot Guard Ride Captain" #202572
Orange County, Calif.
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.
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.
