The family of Daniel B Morales, 52, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his funeral service and military honors, it will be our honor to do so.
Daniel Morales entered active duty in the US Army in 1984. He performed duties as a tank driver and eventually achieved Master gunner status.
He served as a tank gunner in support of Desert Storm. After retirement from the military in 2009, he was employed as the office manager of the Antelope Valley Veterans Center until he became too ill to continue to work.
He enjoyed building models, anything having to do with Star Wars, watching football and baseball. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife Valerie, step daughter Tara, granddaughter Brooke. Mother Irene, and brothers Rudy, William, Eric and Anthony.
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 service to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will see you there.
Time Table for Tuesday, 23 MAY 17:
0915-Stage at 1st Assembly of God Church, 44514 20th street West Lancaster ca.
https://goo.gl/maps/7mDuPfnfh3120930- Mission Brief
0945-Flag line as family arrives
1000-Chapel services
1100- Flag line for hero and family for dignified transfer of Hero to coach.
1115-KSU to Bakersfield National Cemetery.
https://goo.gl/maps/9rEvRs8Z8to1230- Flag line, Service, and Military Honors.
David Corbin
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainLancaster/Palmdale area
ALR Post 311 Ride Captain
USCG Veteran 74-78
cell: 661-965-1719
You do not have to be a Veteran or ride a motorcycle 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 the portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Enjoy the view.
