The family of Richard Guerrero Saldivar has 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.
Mr. Saldivar proudly served our country in the United States Navy in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during WWII from September 1943 through December 1945. Upon his honorable discharge, Mr. Saldivar had attained the rank of Seaman First Class. During his service, he served upon 3 different LCIs (Landing Craft Infantry), and while serving on USS LCI (G) 440 he participated in 8 invasions.
After serving his nation in the Navy, as a civilian employee, Mr. Saldivar continued his service to our country for 30 years as a Portable Equipment Repairman, Aircraft Metal Fabricator, and Sheet Metal Mechanic. In 1967, while working at North Island Naval Air Station, he volunteered to go to Da Nang, Vietnam to repair aircraft in country.
When Richard retired, he traveled extensively with his wife of 47 years Consuelo. Together, in their RV, they visited every state in the continental United States, including Alaska.
Richard is survived by 6 sons, 4 daughters. 49 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. One of his daughters, Olga Noel and her husband, are Patriot Guard Riders in the Atlanta, GA area.
Richard’s family has requested accompaniment from the Roman Catholic Church of the Resurrection, Escondido to the Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, a distance of approximately 4 miles. The family is providing professional motor escorts for this procession.
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 this hero and his family 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 Friday, 27 January 2017:1015 – Stage at Roman Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 1445 Conway Dr., Escondido, CA 92027
https://goo.gl/maps/FsqNjUb4x1S2 Please arrive quietly as services will be in process.1030 - Mission Briefing
1100 - (Est) Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1115 - (Est) KSU for Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Rd., Escondido, CA 92027.
https://goo.gl/maps/ghDWcaWjZ272 1125 – (Est) Arrival at Cemetery
1130 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
Jeff "TriGeezer" WernerSo Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
Richard G Saldivar 5/21/1924 - 1/17/2017 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.
