SSG Marcos JimenezBuilding Homes For Heroes (BHFH), a non-profit organization has invited the Patriot Guard to attend the Key Turning Ceremony for USMC , Wounded Warrior, in Murietta, CA and we are honored to do so.
Army Staff Sergeant Marcos Jimenez joined the military to serve his country and to make his family proud. SSG Jimenez was severely wounded on the morning of March 19, 2011 when the armored truck he was in was blown up by an improvised explosive device in the village of Pak-hab-e’Shana in Logar, Afghanistan.
He had to be dragged out of the twisted wreckage barely conscious. SSG Jimenez was evacuated by helicopter. He had multiple traumatic injuries and was comatose. He suffered a spinal cord injury, a fractured right tibia, a fractured left arm, and facial fractures. The damage to his right leg was extreme, but his leg was salvaged. He also suffered a traumatic brain injury and has been diagnosed with PTSD.
Among the commendations awarded to Staff Sergeant Jimenez were the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4x), Army Good Conduct Medal (6x), Iraq Campaign Medal, Professional Development Medal (3x), and the Combat Action Badge.
SSG Jimenez, his wife Lucia, and their four children would like to reside in Murrieta, California. We anticipate quite a crowd as the locals have stepped up in a big way and there will be a procession (which we will lead in) School, and other personnel driving and marching to the home. We will stand a Flag Line at the home site as our Hero arrives.
The Patriot Guard will meet, brief, then ride to the home site. Once there we will stand a flag line as SSG Jimenez enters his new home. If you wish to participate and meet our Hero, he is expected to meet us at our staging site and we can shake hands and learn how he is doing after so many years of rehabilitation.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. Please see the time table below if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Saturday, 20 DEC 14:0900 - Stage at Carl's Jr. Plaza de Oro 23761 Washington Avenue Murrieta, CA 92562 URL:
https://goo.gl/maps/T4TBT0915 - Mission briefing
0945 - KSU to initial staging area
R/C Chuck "Machine" JohnsonPatriot Guard Ride Captain
Ret USAF Msgt / US Army SEA 68-70
SERE Master Instructor
760-271-2544
chuckj661@hotmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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.
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