The family of Chief Juanito Celso 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.
Juanito proudly served in the US Navy. He served from 1976 to 1997 achieving the rank of EMC/Sw/E7, Chief Electricians Mate, prior to his retirement.
After his service to his country Juanito worked at Scripps Health Care. He loved working on his car, spending time in the garden, going to movies, eating good food and spending time with his family.
Chief Celso is survived by his wife Len, children Joel, Neil, Jen, Jane, Nick and Jonathan. Siblings Dom, Emil, Marie, Arman Malou and John.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions, FACE COVERINGS & 6 FT DISTANCING REQUIRED. Time Table for Monday, 01 Feb. 2021:1130 – Stage at El Camino Memorial, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121
https://goo.gl/maps/7f5bM7oQAauFwbLa91145 – Mission Briefing
1205 – Flag Line for honorable transfer to coach
1215 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/2BXhBV5HApbMYrag71230 – Flag Line for honorable transfer from Coach to Horse & Carriage
1300 - 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. All PGR members are 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.
