The family of Angel Johnatan Tirado Gomez, 28, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Angel was born on 30 January 1997 and entered into Eternal Rest on 29 April 2025.
Angel served in the US Army as part of the delayed entry program from 2016 to 2019. He was in CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Company) at Fort Riley, Kansas. At some point, before President Trump went to North Korea, Angel’s unit was sent to North Korea. He was there until a bit after President Trump left South Korea. His awards include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon. Angel was Honorably discharged as a Specialist/E4.
After his military service, Angel worked as a security guard. He was tragically killed in an accident at home.
Among his hobbies, Angel loved skateboarding, reading, playing the guitar, and gaming.
Angel is survived by his mother and stepdad, Susana Gomez and Jasen Ross, brother Andrew, sister Kimberly and 2 nieces and 2 nephews.
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 58 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Wednesday, 14 May 2025:0945 – Stage at Funeraria del Angel Pico Rivera, 9107 Washington Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ai3dUjhGj3unSMae91015 - Mission Briefing
1110 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FNX46ji2Hz5zwjqw61245 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
TOM BARRY
PGR California State Captaincasc@patriotguard.org
(714) 206-1227
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.
