The family of SPC Eddie M. Rangel has requested the Patriot Guard to pay Honors to this American Hero. It will be our Honor to do so.
Eddie Rangel joined the U.S. Army on Jan.18, 2001. He actively served until May 13, 2007 when he was honorably discharged and medically retired at the rank of SPC (Specialist),
During Eddie's time in the military he served in Korea, and was also deployed to actively battle the Global War on Terror (GWOT). After Eddie came home he like many others had the unwanted task of fighting off the effects of PTSD.
Eddie loved to watch the Dodgers games with his family. Eddie also took an active part in watching as well as coaching his two sons in football.
Eddie passed away in his sleep during the night. Husband, Father, Friend, Companion, He will be missed.
Eddie is survived by his wife and 2 sons aged 10 & 8, a brother, a sister, and his parents.
This is a COMBAT RELATED mission, there will be dog tags. 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 Tuesday, 04 AUG 15: 1115 - Stage at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 41875 C St., Temecula, Ca. 92592 (Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress)
https://goo.gl/maps/b4f6F 1130 - Mission Briefing
1145 - Est. Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1200 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Ca. 92518 (If you are meeting us at the cemetery please stage just North of Staging #8)
https://goo.gl/maps/K0T5j 1245 - ETA Riverside National Cemetery
1300 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors.
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR- Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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?406734
