The Patriot Guard have been requested by the family of United States Marine, Manuel R. Villareal, 86, to accompany our hero from his family home to his final resting place at Riverside National Cemetery. It will be our honor to fulfill his wishes.
Manuel served in the Marines for six years, two active duty and four as a reserve. He was a warehouseman stationed at Marine Corps Logistic Base in Barstow, CA. During this time, he was exposed to toxic chemicals used but it is unknown if this led to his demise.
After his honorable discharge, Manuel owned and operated a towing and transportation company for 35 years until his death. He loved riding motorcycles and will be carried on his beloved Gold Wing to RNC. He also enjoyed riding ATVs and boating. He loved camping with family as well as dining out.
Manuel will be forever missed by his loving wife, Donna, his son, Justin, and daughter-in-law, Erika, along with four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the family home to the cemetery, approximately 30 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 02 MAY 20250900: Stage at Jack in the Box, 1780 S. Grove Ave, Ontario, CA, northwest corner of Grove and Francis Street.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NGoWJ3dTnraodyah80920: Mission briefing and immediate KSU to family residence.
0930: Flag line as our hero is brought out and placed in his beloved Gold Wing loaded onto a trailer. A tow truck will be towing his bike to RNC.
0945: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9FmB1PUF8NtbYemX81015-1030: ETA to RNC and move to assigned staging lane.
1045: KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Craig “Jip-C” Lane, CPL USMC
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
bigredroadglide@yahoo.com
(760) 900-0388“Don’t swim through life, just float.
Peace will never come on the battlefield; it comes from within.
Allow greatness and compassion to follow.”
Jon Baca, Medal of Honor
Printed with permission of Center for American Values, Pueblo, NM.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.
