The family of Rudy Salas Rocha requests the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his funeral and military honors. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Rudy was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating from Manual Arts High School, Rudy attended college and studied art. In JUN 1969 Rudy enlisted in the Army and became a member of the 173rd Airborne. Rudy did a tour in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic and meritorious service. Rudy was honorably discharged in JUN 1971.
Rudy returned home and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years. Rudy loved to draw and was an avid cook, preparing great Mexican food for his family and friends.
Rudy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucy; son, Sergio; daughter, Lisa; sisters, Rosie, Rita and Rebecca; brother, Ruben, and six grandchildren.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested all are welcome. We will accompany the Hero and his family from Todd Mortuary to his final resting place. Please see time table if you would like to participate. For those that would rather go directly the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Wednesday, 12 SEP 18:1045 hrs - Stage at Todd Memorial Chapel, 570 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767
https://goo.gl/maps/9XABwANMM2m1100 hrs - Mission Briefing
1115 hrs - Flag line for our Hero from chapel to coach
1130 hrs - KSU to Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90049
https://goo.gl/maps/mT633Nb645621230 hrs - Flag line and Military Honors
Ride Captain
Paul (PeaceKeeper) AndersonPatriot Guard Ride Captain
Downey, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in their car. If this is your first mission, please go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the Ride Captain (R/C). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission. Please ride/drive safely.
