The family of Jesus “Jesse” Collaso has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Jesse was born in El Paso, Texas on 28 June 1938 and enter into Eternal Rest on 04 March 2019.
Jesse enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1958 and was stationed in different areas, including Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1962 as an Airman First Class (A1C).
After the military he returned home where he met his wife of fifty-four years, Mercedes. They were married in 1964 and raised four children in the city of Alhambra.
Jesse was incredible at figuring things out and had an artist-level of craftsmanship. From making tools at work to repairs at his house or one of his kids’ houses to fixing cars.
Jesse worked for Lockheed for thirty-six years where he moved up from being a mock-up man to planning supervisor. He retired in 1999 to spend more time enjoying his grandkids.
Jesse is survived by his wife Mercedes and children Anjanette, Jeff, and Ameelynn. He also leaves behind three brothers, two sisters and seven grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Tuesday 12 March 20191215 – Stage at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1501 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/CaGvzWSAbEL2 1245 – Mission Briefing
1300 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1315 – KSU to Resurrection Cemetery, 966 Potrero Grande Dr.,.Rosemead, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/jwfbqgN9fgo1330 – KSU to assigned Gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Rick “Moonman” Luna
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
lunardad@msn.com
626-378-2304
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.
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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
