Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of Cpl Cesar A. Villanueva, 21, and the U.S. Marine Corps have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor him for his service to our country at his funeral services, we would be honored to be there.
Cpl Villanueva was serving with the US Marine Corps and currently assigned to Bravo Company, BLT 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) when he sadly perished with other Marine brothers during a training accident aboard an Amphibious Vehicle that went down off the coast of So California on July 30, 2020. He had been serving his country for approx 4 years at the time of his passing.
Cesar is described as as a kind, respectable person who was very outgoing. "He was calm and outgoing. He wanted to enter the Marines because he wanted to serve his country," said his mother.
Cpl. Cesar Villanueva, 21, of Riverside was a newlywed. Sarah, his wife of one month, says her husband was a beautiful soul.
"He was more than just a man in uniform. He was a great guy, the greatest person I ever got a chance to meet," she said.
Cesar is survived by his wife, Sarah, his parents and other family members and friends. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero.
Time Table for Wednesday, 26 AUG 2020:1115 - Stage at Pierce Bros Crestlawn Memorial Park & Mortuary, 11500 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA 92505
https://goo.gl/maps/XNNdManNWrzNLpBq71130 - Mission brief
1145 - Flag Line for family arrival
1200 - Service
1300 - Move to graveside
1315 - Flag Line and Military Honors
R/C CRAIG LANE (AKA JIP-C) USMC
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
60-900-0388
We are forever indebted to those who have given their lives so that we might be free.
It is expected to be hot so hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
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.
