The family of Lorenzo Provencio has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Lorenzo served proudly in the United States Marine Corps 1951 – 1953 and achieved the rank of SSgt. He served in the Korean War as a tractor operator in the 12th Amphibian Tractor Battalion as part of the 1st Marine Division. He was noted as MIA on his DD214 on 20 Aug 1952. Lorenzo was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with 3 Stars and United Nations Service Medal.
After the military, Lorenzo obtain a Master’s Degree in Business. He was with the Chula Vista School District for 43 years. Lorenzo was very involved with the South Bay and Sweet Water High School Districts not only being on the Board of Directors but also held the head Director position. He was a Mason and had an enormous amount of energy in wanting to help in the community. The list of his contributions to the community is endless. A well respected member of the community.
Lorenzo is survived by his legal guardian, niece Linda Smith and her husband Michael Smith, 3 brothers (Luis Provencio, age 93, Army Veteran; Pedro Provencio, Senior Combat Medic Army Veteran; and Gabriel Provencio, USMC Radioman), and 1 sister, Susie Lopez, who was the only sister out of 10 children total (1 infant brother passed away) leaving 9 children.
Lorenzo touched so many people in his life and it is evident that he will forever be missed yet never forgotten. May this great Marine rest in eternal peace.
The family is requesting an accompaniment from the Church to the cemetery.
There will be motor escort.
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 to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you cannot accompany this Hero, please consider meeting us at the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
Time Table for Friday 10 Jan 2020:1315 – Stage at Calvary Church, 485 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
https://goo.gl/maps/ramEh3B7KwUxgqW49(Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress)
1340 – Mission Briefing
1355 – Flag Line for honorable transfer from Church to Coach
1405 – KSU for accompaniment to Glen Abbey Memorial Park, 3838 Bonita Rd., Bonita, 91902
https://goo.gl/maps/FQVydLBTr9W4mZ8s6(we will be arriving at the west entrance to meet with the horse and carriage)
1430 – Flag Line for honorable transfer to horse and carriage
1500 – Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@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 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.
