URGENT NOTICE! SPC Matthew A. Perez, 20, USA(AD) - ONT/Long Beach (Pt1) - 26 Sep

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URGENT!!!  SHORT NOTICE MISSION!!!

PART 1
PART 2 will be posted when details become available.

NOTE:  This mission includes aircraft arrival.  Flight times are subject to last minute changes so please check this thread for any changes before leaving for this mission.

The United States Army and the family of Matthew A. Perez, 20, have requested the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their hero from the airport to the funeral home as he brought home to his family.  We are privileged to participate.

SPC Perez sadly passed while training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk South, Louisiana.  Matthew always dreamed of joining the military.  After his time served with the Army, he aspired to become a police officer and eventually part of the SWAT team.

SPC Perez comes from a very large family.  Recently married, Matthew is survived by his wife, Jessica, daughter, Sofia, and their unborn child.  He is also survived by his parents, Vanessa and Jose; two brothers, Baltazar and Lino; sister, Sophia, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He also leaves behind many friends and comrades in arms.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Army Paratrooper.  For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the funeral home, approximately 46 miles.  Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. 

TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2024

1500:  Stage at Jack in the Box, 1840 Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA.  .https://maps.app.goo.gl/v3H8ezo5MSpmCwSP8

1530:  Mission briefing.

1545:  Move to arrival location.

1630:  KSU and depart for procession.

1800:  ETA to All Souls Mortuary, 4400 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA.   https://maps.app.goo.gl/BfcxUQynf7pfDE4M6

1815:  Flag line and dignified transfer of hero to the building.

TOM BARRY
California PGR State Captain
casc@patriotguard.org
714-206-1227

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.