Part 2 of 2.The Family of SPC Rafael Munoz-Baez, USA, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor this hero for his service to his country. We will consider it a privilege to do so.
SPC Munoz-Baez was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He spent many years in Utah, where he was cared for by an American couple he loved dearly. SPC Munoz-Baez was a member of the electricians union in Las Vegas, NV, until his active duty enlistment into the US Army in 2011.
SPC Munoz-Baez was a decorated war hero and Black Hawk mechanic who was stationed in Ft. Carson, CO.
SPC Munoz-Baez served in Afghanistan from 2012-2013. For his service he received several medals and awards.
He is survived by the couple in Utah, his parents, his wife, his daughter, and three stepchildren.
The PGR will accompany SPC Munoz-Baez and family from Arlington Mortuary in Riverside, CA 16 miles to St Patrick's Catholic Church in Moreno Valley for his Church services.
Following his services the PGR will accompany SPC Munoz-Baez and his family 7 miles to Riverside National Cemetery for Military Honors.
The PGR will act as Pall Bearers at the Mortuary and the Church.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the church service and then to the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Friday, 16 OCT 2015:0830 - Stage at Arlington Mortuary 9645 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/4ea77EqtJDT20845 - Mission Briefing
0900 - (Est) Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
0930 - KSU for the St Patrick's Catholic Church, 10915 Pigeon Pass Rd., Moreno Valley, CA 92557-3701
https://goo.gl/maps/ceyfxL2LPAU20945 - (Est) Arrival at the Church
1100 - Services begin
1200 - (Est) Completion of services, Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1215 - (Est) KSU for Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/3rnwj4Vysrz1230 - (Est) Arrival at RNC staging area #9
1300 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors at Assigned Shelter
R/C: Craig H DonorGySgt USMC (ret)
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SPC Rafael Munoz-BaezYou 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 post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?409479
