The family of Manolito (Noli) Rozales and our friends at Risher Mortuary have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their Hero’s final journey. We are honored to fulfill this request.
OurHero proudly served in the United States Air Force from June of 1962 and was honorably discharged in January of 1965 at the rank of A2C E-3. While serving, he earned the following: Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
As a civilian, Noli work for 35 years as a Library Tech. He loved dancing, gambling, fishing, camping at the beach and quality time with family.
Our hero is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Rozales, and four daughters: Gidget (Marie), Marifi, Ali and Jasmine. He will also be missed by seven grandchildren, one sister and a brother.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday, 20 October 20251015 - Meet at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://share.google/88RxYtYLB7ClJ9k2H1030 - Mission Briefing
1100 - ETA of Coach from Risher Mortuary and accompaniment to staging lanes
1130 - KSU to Shelter for service and Military Honors
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
So Cal High Desert Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
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.
