Author Topic: ​Antonio Beltran, 97, USA, WWII, 13 DEC, 1015 hrs, Santa Ana/Orange  (Read 1029 times)

John Gretzinger

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The Patriot Guards Rider have the privilege and honors to be invited by the family of U.S. Amy PFC. Antonia Beltran to render military honors for his service to our great country. It will our honor to do so.

Antonio Beltran enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 24,1944 and discharged in 1945. Antonia fought during the battle of the Bulge. This was the last major attempt for the Germans to over take the Western Front. The battle is the second-most lethal battle. The estimate number of Americans killed was (19,276).

Antonio received the following awards, Army Good Conduct Medal, Europe-Africa Middle East Campaign Medal, World War ll Medal, and Battle Of The Bulge Commemorative Medal.

During his civilian life, Antonio was a Carpenter for many years. His primary responsibility  was working and taking care of his family. Antonio is survived by his children Betty,John,Antonio Jr,Robert, Dolores Anthony lll. Antonio has 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren.

NOTE: There is an accompaniment  however, there will be paid Escorts. This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring This Military Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.

Time Table for Thursday, 13 December 18

1015 - Staging at Our Lady of Guadalupe 1322 E. 3rd. Street Santa Ana, CA. https://goo.gl/maps/qMzHMUwJDWm

1045 - Breifing

1100 - Flag Line as Hero is brought out to awaiting coach.

1115 - KSU - To Holy Sepulcher Cemetery 7845 E. Santiago Canyon Rd. Orange Ca.  https://goo.gl/maps/MAFuqkxZuc32

1145 - Flag line as hero is brought out  and rending Military Honors to his final resting place.

R/C David Grubb
SoCal Ride Captain
dairymandave722510@gmail.com
714-853-0410

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 a cage (Car). If this is your first mission, please go to initial staging area and you will be brief there by the R/C.  Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage. Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can . Please drive/ride safely. 
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
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