The family and friends of Ernest Marquez, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Specialist Marquez proudly served our country as an Infantryman in the United States Army, having served from September 1980 to September 1983. He attained grade E4 upon his honorable discharge. Then Specialist Marquez was ordered to active duty in support of “Operation Garden Plot” (Rodney King verdict riots) from 01 May 1992 through 9 May 1992. For his service, he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
After his service, Ernie was a CNC Machinist for 25 years. Ernie enjoyed many outdoor activities, including jogging, hiking, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He also enjoyed playing handball and listening to music. Ernie was a very caring person and was known to help those in need.
Ernie is survived by his wife Lisa, Sister Jeanette Lopez, Brother Gilbert, Daughters Cecelia and Anyssa, one Grandson and one Granddaughter
The family has requested flag line honors during this hero’s internment service at Riverside National Ceremony. We will also provide a short Missing Man accompaniment from the family staging area to the internment shelter.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Thursday 12 January 2017:0915: Stage Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/7D7D1JMhRP82 PGR Stage at Staging Area #8
Family Stage at Staging Area #2
0930: PGR Mission Briefing.
1000: KSU to assigned shelter.
1015: Dignified flag line for Military Honors and funeral service.
R/C Jeff "TriGeezer" WernerSo Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
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 for the family at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?427191
