Events
Memorial – Cpl Joshua R. Ashley, 23, OEF , USMC , Saturday 20 Jul 2013
Originating City: Rancho Cucamonga, CA | |||
We are honored the family of Joshua R. Ashley asks the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their son’s Celebration of Life and 1 year anniversary of his passing.Cpl Joshua R. Ashley, 23, of Rancho Cucamonga, died July 19, 2012, while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
On 1 AUG 12 the Patriot Guard Riders stood in honor at Ontario Airport as Cpl Ashley was returned to his family, and on 2 AUG 12 the Patriot Guard Riders participated in his funeral and Military Honors. Saturday, 20 JUL 13 we again have the honor to pay our respects to Joshua and his family. The United States Marine Corps will present Cpl Ashley the Bronze Star for his heroic action. Note: On 19 JUL 13, at 2000 hrs, we are invited to Joshua’s Remembrance Candle Light get together at Joshua’s city banner located Haven Ave and Arrow Highway. (Banner located in front of the JC Penney Outlet store). This is not a mission, but you are welcome to attend. NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. |
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Time table for Saturday 20 Jul 2013 | |||
1515 – Stage at Central Park, 11200 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 | |||
1530 – Mission briefing | |||
1545 – Proceed to Celebration of Life for flag line for Bronze Star presentation | |||
Map link for this mission – http://goo.gl/maps/EKzLs | |||
R/C : Paul Anderson | |||
AKA Peacekeeper Downey, CA 310.717.3656 panderson15680@aol.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 remember to share your condolences with the family at this link:
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Welcome Home Warrior | Thank You for your Service
2nd Annual Veterans Forum – June 1, 2013 with Rep. Grace Napolitano
Servicemembers, Veterans, Families and Military Community,
This weekend, Saturday June 01st, for the second year, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano will be having another wonderful Veteran Forum. A lot of thought and hard work is going into this event to give the Veteran the best possible solution and outcome to the issues, questions, hardship or concerns he or she may have. If you are wondering where your claim is in the rating process, this is the event to attend. If you want to know why you were denied, again, you should attend.
Want to start a claim?? Yup, this will be available to you at this event by accredited service officers. VASH Voucher referrals, employment assistance, education benefit explanations, opportunity to register with the VA and much more will be at this event.
PS. For the active duty servicemember’s who will be ETS’ing or those getting ready to retire, this event is one for you. Spouses who wonder how Post 911 applies to you or even have questions about what benefits, entitlements and local resources available, you guessed it, this is the event you don’t want to miss.
Welcome Home/Wounded Warrior – SPC Marc V. Fernandez, 21, USA, Ontario, CA – 27 APR 2013
The PGR has been invited to assist in the welcome home and celebration for Army Specialist Marco Vincent Fernandez, Chino Hills HS class of 2010, 8th squadron, 1st cavalry regiment, US ARMY, Fort Lewis.
Marc was wounded the later part of October 2012 after spending only a short time in Afghanistan. He was wounded by an IED while traveling in a striker vehicle. He lost his right leg below the knee. He is recently married and the father of one year old twins. This will be his first time home since his injury.
Marc is arriving in Ontario on 27 APR 13. The family is planning a Welcome Home Hero Celebration at 3pm at the American Legion Hall in Chino. The Patriot Guard Riders are meeting Marc and his family at the airport and then accompanying them to Chino. The PGR is also invited to stay and meet Marc and his family once we arrive at the American Legion Post.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time table for Saturday 27 Apr 2013
1245 – Stage at Jack-in-the-Box, 1840 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario (Airport), CA 91761
1300 – Mission briefing.
1315 – KSU to arrival location. After arrival, KSU to Homecoming Location in Chino.
Map link for this mission – http://tinyurl.com/3ksvo6a
R/C : John E. Nanney
Hooter
R/C
951-288-5004
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).
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving. Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can.
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