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Author Topic: Short Notice - Benjamin Rodriguez, Sr., 67, USN, Vietnam, Norco, CA 01 OCT 13  (Read 2168 times)

David (Bam-Bam) DeLeon

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The family of Benjamin Rodriquez, Sr. requests the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their loved ones funeral and military honors.  The Patriot Guard Riders are honored to ride for this American hero.
 
Benjamin proudly served in the Navy which included serving in Vietnam.  At the end of his career, Benjamin was honorably discharged at the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
 
On 20 SEP 13, Benjamin lost his courageous battle with cancer.  Benjamin is survived by his wife, Hope and five children.
 
Note:  This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran.  For those interested all are welcome.  We will accompany the hero and his family from St. Mel’s Catholic Church to his final resting place.  Please see time table if you would like to participate.  For those that would rather go directly the cemetery, we will meet you there.
 
Note:  Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.
 
Time Table for Tuesday,  1 OCT 13:
 
1200 - Stage at St. Mel’s Catholic Church, 4140 Corona Av, Norco, CA 92860 http://goo.gl/maps/P6G19

1215 - Mission Briefing
 
1230 - Flag line for dignified transfer to coach
 
1245 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Bl, Riverside, CA 92518
 
1330 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
 
 
Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
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 ride/drive safely.

Please remember to post your condolences for the family at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?383173
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
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