The family of MSG Ramon “Ray” Flores, Jr, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his funeral service and military honors. It is our privilege to fulfill their request.
MSG Ramon Flores bravely and proudly served unwavering commitment, courage, and integrity over his three decades with the United States Army. He fulfilled three overseas deployments. Ray was scheduled to retire in the not-too-distant future.
Ray loved to fish, golf with his friends (so they said they were golfing per his sister), and he loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed football and was a Raider’s fan.
Ray was known to drop everything to help someone out no matter the situation.
Ray is survived is by his loving wife of 34 years, Ana Flores; his mother, Manuela; his father, Ramon, Sr; and his sister, Emily (Moises). He is also survived by several other family members as well as brothers and sisters in arms.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only mission at the cemetery with a short accompaniment from the chapel to the grave site. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 05 SEPTEMBER 20251500: Stage at Rose Hills Whittier, Hua Yuan Center, inside Gate 1 entrance, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pv6tCymV5FvW9cDC61530: Mission briefing.
1600: Dignified transfer of hero from the chapel to the coach and KSU to grave site for honors.
TOM BARRY
PGR California State Captain
casc@patriotguard.org
(714) 206-1227You 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.
