The family of
Luis Avila Sr., US Navy and Vietnam veteran, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor him for his service to our country. It would be our honor to do so.
Luis “Polin” Avila, 72, was born March 29, 1946 in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Tech High School. Luis proudly served his country in the Navy from 12/27/65 - 11/12/68. Luis was in the Navy during the Vietnam War and his rank when he left was Seaman, E-3. The last ship he was on was the USS Klondike AR22. The ship was a destroyer tender and did many deployments to Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. For her service in Vietnam the Klondike was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star for the Tet Counteroffensive and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Luis’ additional awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
After his time in the military he had a career as an Aircraft Inspector spanning over 35 years. Polin's hobbies included TV shopping. He loved spending time with his beautiful grandchildren whom he adored, taking many photos of them and his entire family. His favorite Holiday was Christmas and loved playing the role of Santa Clause (All year long).
Luis leaves behind his mother, Lucrecia Avila; his children, Elsa Mercado, Edna Witt, Lucrecia Pichardo and Louie Avila Jr. His siblings, Alberto Avila, Cecilia Reyes, Hipolito Avila Jr., Ernest Avila and Arturo Avila. Also, thirteen grandchildren and one great granddaughter due in August.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church in Chula Vista to his final resting place. 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 Monday, May 21, 2018:1030 - Stage at St. Pius X Church, 36 E. Naples St., Chula Vista, CA 91911
https://goo.gl/maps/wAonkbVJd6K2(please arrive quietly as the service will be in progress)
1045 - Mission Briefing
1115 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1130 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
http://goo.gl/maps/rAfUs1200 - (Est) arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1230 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Cal BraleySo Cal PGR - Ride Captain
braley56@gmail.com
619-805-6541
Luis Avila Sr. 3/29/1946 – 5/5/2018You 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.
