The family of Navy Seaman Estevan Marquez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Estevan served honorably from 1952 to 1956 during the Korean War. He served aboard the USS Kearsarge during combat operations off the coast of Korea as well as operating with the 7th Fleet, assisting the Nationalist Chinese in the evacuation of the Tachen Islands. In February 1955 the Kearsarge supported units of the fleet in the successful evacuation of 18,000 civilians and 20,000 military personnel from the islands. He had attained the rank of Seaman/E3 at discharge.
A farmer, a sailor, a welder, according to his family he did it all. He is survived by six children including a daughter Susan who is also a military veteran. He was the proud grandfather to 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Tuesday, 24 NOV 2015:1215 Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren , Riverside, CA 92518. Family staging area pending, PGR stage north of area #8.
http://tinyurl.com/29ssvk31230 Mission Briefing
1300 KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and service with full military honors.
R/C: Vern GrimshawSoCal PGR Ride Captain
vgrimshaw@aol.com562-458-4421
“Lead with Respect; Serve with Compassion"
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 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. Please ride/drive safely.
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