The family of Martin Oscar Montemayor have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to pay Honors on their hero's final journey home. It will be our honor to do so.
Martin was 68 years old at the time of his death. He was born September 15, 1949, and passed on December 13, 2017.
Martin was in the US Army from December 1969 to January 1974. He was a Field Wireman with the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division. He served in Vietnam and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the M-14 Marksman badge. His rank at time of discharge was as a Sergeant.
After his military service, Martin spent the next 32 years continuing to serve his country as a DoD Civilian assigned to the US Navy at China Lake Naval Weapons Center where he ultimately became the Test Grounds Manager.
He was involved in competitive shooting at the Coso Archery Club with his friends and grandchildren, and Little League baseball, basketball and soccer with his three sons. While attending his church in Ridgecrest, he served as an elder for several years. In Crestline he was a loved and respected member of Lake Gregory Community Church.
Martin is survived by his wife Antoinette, sons Joshua, Cory, and Peter, seven grandchildren, and three great granddaughters.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday, 27 April 2018:1315 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #2 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
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1345 - Briefing
1415 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C: Craig (HDCraig) BreskinSo Cal PGR Ride Captain
818-448-3955
cbreskin@verizon.net
NOTE: 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 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.
