The oldest son of Carpio Santiago, 91, Rudy "Chief" Santiago, PGR member since 2005, has invited his PGR family to be there to honor his father for his funeral service. It would be our honor to do so.
Carpio Santiago was born in Puerto Rico and enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17 yrs of age in August, 1942. He served with the 815th AMTB Battery in Curacao protecting and defending the oil refineries during the war. After V-E Day he was shipped back to Puerto Rico to prepare for the invasion of Japan. He served until he was honorably discharged in December, 1945 at the rank of Private First Class.
After his military service he settled in New York and worked for Republic Aviation until 1964, when he moved to California. He went to work for Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank and his last job before retiring was as a typesetter for the Los Angeles Times. Carpio was also a licensed barber and did this part-time during his career.
He loved music and enjoyed playing the harmonica. He also loved baseball, fishing and doing various jobs around the house.
Carpio is survived by 3 sons, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Oldest son Rudy is a retired Navy Chief.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Friday, 02 SEP 16: 1015 - Stage at All Souls Church, Montecito Memorial Park, 3520 Washington St., Colton, CA 92324 (
Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress)
https://goo.gl/maps/FunBRcuUt3o 1030 - Mission briefing
1045 - Prepare for Flag Line as Hero is moved to graveside
1100 - Est graveside service and military honors
R/C Chip "Dezperaado" Williams
So Cal PGR Ride Captaindezperaado@aol.com
760-662-9095
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.
