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Gainesville, Virginia – 27 Apr 2017
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ABOUT THE MISSION:
PGR had the great honor to be invited to stand for Major Hernandez as he once stood for us .
PGR will provide a flag line at Holy Trinity Catholic Church before the funeral service. PGR will provide an escort after the service to Quantico National Cemetery where we will stand a flag line during the service.
Major Hernandez was born on September 19 1934 in Aguada ,Puerto Rico and passed away on April 21 2017. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1958 and later retired as a Major in the USAF his primary specialty was Acquisition Management Officer, during his years of service he received the USAF Special Operation Medal /USAF Commendation Medal /USAF Join Service Medal /USAF Outstanding Unit Award /USAF Small Arm Expert Marksmanship Ribbon/ USAF Longevity Service Award with 4 Oak Leaf / National Defense Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf ,just to mention a few.Major Hernandez is survived by his wife of 58 years,his three children and seven grandchildren
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 27 Apr 2017
- Primary Staging Time: 0930 A.M.
- Holy Trinity Church located at 8213 Linton Hall RD
- Gainesville, Virginia – 20155
- Ride Captain:
- Steve Payne @ 703-283-1211
- Special Instructions:
- PGR will provide a flag line at the church before the Funeral Service and provide an escort for Major Hernandez ,his family and friends to Quantico National Cemetery after the service
NOTE :this will be a LEO supported escort ,you must be present at the briefing to participate in the escort
Flag protocol as well as riding protocol will be discuss by the RC in charge
Make sure your flags are properly mounted on your bikes as we will escort at highway speed
- Flags & Water:
- Flags Will Be Provided
- If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
- Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Patrick Segui
Position: Assistant State Captain
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