The family of Jesus (Jess) H. Cerda has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
We have lost another Hero from our Greatest Generation. Jess was born in Santa Monica on November 19, 1924 and entered Eternal Rest on 03 May 2016.
Jess was the oldest of four children. He attended University High School in West Los Angeles and enlisted in the Army in 1943.
Jess proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII in Africa, Italy and Germany with the 3rd Armored Division. He was in Patton’s march through France, Ardennes, and to the Rhine River. Included in some of his numerous citations were the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medals.
After his honorable discharge as a TEC4, Jess worked for Cement Masons Southern California as a cement mason. As an excellent cement mason, he enjoyed helping others building their patios and enlarging their living space. During the Vietnam conflict, Jess was called to serve as an instructor, teaching men in Vietnam how to pour concrete and build airstrips. He was a cement instructor for the U.S. Government in South Vietnam from 1965 to 1968.
Jess is survived by his wife Jessie Abelar, two sons Michael and Conrad and daughter Denise. He also leaves behind his grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.
Time Table for Friday 13 May 2016: 1115 – Stage at Hillside Chapel, Rose Hills Mortuary, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA. 90601
https://goo.gl/maps/FsjVp1130 – Mission Briefing
1200 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach after services.
1215 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Mike 'Joker' Courtright
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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 to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?417496Please 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
