The family of Jesus Alvarado Marroquin has requested the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their hero to his final resting place. We are honored to fulfill their request.
Jesus was born on 08/06/1945. He joined the United States Army on 01/25/1968. His MOS was 95B40 Military Police. He was honorably discharged as an USAMPC SGT (E-5) on 01/24/1974. His last duty station was the Americal Division, an infantry division used briefly during WWII and Vietnam. He served a net of one year, eleven months, and thirteen days. He served foreign duty for one year. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Weather will continue to be hot. Please remember to hydrate and eat. This will help you tolerate the warm temperatures.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 01 OCTOBER 20240815: Stage at Walgreens, 1101 Tehachapi Rd., Tehachapi, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUisGKm3U1yw36Cn90820: Mission briefing.
0830: KSU to Greenlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery NE, 3700 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NnELeVfQge3T4AG690930: ETA at Greenlawn.
0940: Mission briefing.
0945: KSU to Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JoFodyHaKXvG659i71015: ETA Bakersfield National Cemetery.
1045: Flag line and military honors.
Jim “Pops” Davis
Tehachapi Area PGR Ride Captain
US Army 1964-1970
Vietnam 1966 -1970 Army Ranger MOS 63B20 and 3C2
jdavisabajo514@yahoo.com
661-221-3120You 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
