The family of Jesse Manuel Grijalva has invited the Patriot Guard to join them asthey honor their hero. We are honored to do so.
Jesse served as a Transportation Specialist in the US Army for two years which included one year in Vietnam. While serving, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. While his death was not combat related, he did suffer from the effects of PTSD most of his civilian life.
As a civilian, Jesse worked and retired from the National Quarter Horse Association as an armed guard. He is survived by his only daughter, Melissa Grijalve-Aronson, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His only son, Jesse Grijalva, Jr., preceded him in death eleven years ago.
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 funeral home to Riverside National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 21 miles. So please have your bikes/cages fully gassed and ready to ride. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for 26 August, 20211200 - Stage at Norco Family Funeral Home, 2645 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860
https://goo.gl/maps/UkUQPwVTU9xk4UddA(Please arrive quietly as a viewing will be taking place at that time)
1230 - Mission Briefing
1250 - Flag line as Hero is moved from Funeral Home to coach
1300 - Depart for accompaniment to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/G3YSjqA99MYB2gcf61350 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line 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 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. 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.
