The family of Ralph Garcia De La Torre Sr. and Risher Mortuary have asked us to pay final honors to a true American Hero. "The Greatest Generation". It will be our privilege to do so.
Ralph was born on October 24, 1919 to Samuel and Refugio De La Torre in El Paso, Texas. Ralph grew up being a hard worker and was never afraid of it. Ralph was like every other boy he played hard, worked hard, and did pretty much what he was told.
After Ralph's time in school he decided because of the times they were living in, to go into the Military and serve his Country.
Ralph joined the United States Army Air Corp on October 28, 1942. Ralph served for 4 yrs during which time he was stationed in the Philippines, and all over the Pacific Theater. Ralph received his Honorable Discharge on Jan. 11, 1946 earning him the right to wear the medals that were valiantly earned. Ralph received the WWII Victory Service Medal, American Campaign Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star, and a Good Conduct Medal.
Ralph got married and together he and his wife had a son and named him Ralph De La Torre Jr, After Ralph's Honorable Discharge went into the field of taking care of our Veterans.
Both Ralph Sr and Ralph Jr, who is Retired Military, are members of the American Legion in Montebello and the Elks Lodge in Montebello.
In his civilian life after the military Ralph went to work for the United States Postal Service as an Engineer where he worked for many years.
Ralph passed on December 21, 2016 just a few days before Christmas.
Ralph leaves behind his son Ralph De La Torre, and many Grandchildren, & Great Great Grandchildren.
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 services 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 Thursday 05 Jan. 2017: 0915 - Stage at St. Benedicts Catholic Church, 1022 Cleveland Ave., Montebello, Ca. 90640
https://goo.gl/maps/Es35FrT21XN2 0930 - Mission Briefing
1000 - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero from church to coach.
1015 - KSU to Calvary Cemetery, 4201 Whittier, Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90023
https://goo.gl/maps/BtQ9ZE8YZt32 1030 - Arrival at Cemetery
1045 - Flag line for dignified transfer from coach to final resting place
1100 - Service and Military Honors
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
PGR SoCal - Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us"
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 post your condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?426908
