Adolph Cortez, 94, US Army (Korea) - Montebello/Whittier - 21 OCT 2025

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The family of Adolph Cortez, 94, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their Hero’s final journey.  We are honored to fulfill this request.

Mr. Cortez was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. and graduated from St. Turibius High School.

On November 18, 1952, Mr. Cortez entered the Army and proudly served his country until receiving an honorable discharge on March 24, 1953.  While in Korea, Mr. Cortez received two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and the Korean Service Medal.

After his discharge, Mr. Cortez owned an upholstery company specializing in reupholstering theater seats for over 40 years.  Mr. Cortez was an avid football fan.  His favorite teams were Notre Dame and the Los Angeles Rams.

Mr. Cortez is survived by his loving daughter, Theresa, and grandchildren.

Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested and all PGR members are welcome. We will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the Church to the Cemetery, (approx. 6 miles). Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery, please feel free to do so.

You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.

Time Table for Tuesday,  21 OCT 25

1000: - Stage at St. Benedict's Church 1022 West Cleveland Av., Montebello, CA 90640 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/XpXi9rn24T2KhLNWA)

1015: - Mission Briefing

1030: - Flag line for our hero to coach

1045: - KSU to Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA. 90601 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uee2EAnCxXshiCkZ6)

1100: - Flag line and Military Honors for our Hero.

Ride Captain
Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
Downey, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com

Blessed are the Peacemakers