The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked by the family of Jose Luis Moreno Sr. to pay Honors to this American Hero. It will be our privilege to do so.
Jose was born on Dec. 26,1940, one day after Christmas. He was always a very happy kid, and carried that same attitude with him into his adult life. He always had time to help someone else, and if they needed the shirt off his back, he would have given that to them as well.
When the time came for Jose to serve his country, he heeded the call and became a proud member of the 86th Airborne in the United States Army. When he was asked what was the most memorable time he could remember in the service, he stated, “Sitting on the tarmac waiting for President Kennedy to make a decision on the Cuban Missile Crisis." Jose received his Honorable Discharge at the rank of SP-4 RA after serving for three years.
Once out of the Army, Jose began working as a sheet metal worker. After a back injury, he worked as an eligibility technician for 20 years, helping people through red tape to obtain benefits that were eligible to them. He also served the community by working with Veterans and coaching kids’ soccer and baseball. He would help underprivileged kids stay on the straight and narrow.
On Feb. 19, 2021 the Good Lord called Jose home.
Jose is survived by his loving wife, Josephine, and son, Jose Moreno, Jr. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
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 from the funeral home in Laguna Hills (approximately 57 miles) to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings are required.TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY - 22 MARCH0745 - Stage O'Conner Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills, CA, 92653.
https://goo.gl/maps/69chGQ6pUmxodZn370800 - Mission Briefing.
0830 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA, 92518.
https://goo.gl/maps/98WC2w1HaMWbVQVd71000 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1015 - KSU to assigned shelter
1030 – Service and military honors for our Hero to begin.
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR / Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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 remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
