The family of
Robert Salgado Mendoza has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Robert Mendoza 94, served proudly in the US Army from 1943 - 1946. A member of our “Greatest Generation” Robert served in England and France during WWII. Robert was a demolition technician. He would make and use explosives and detect and diffuse anti-tank mines. He was also involved in the re-construction of the devastation caused by war in England and France. A true American Hero along with all of those who served in WWII.
In his post-war career Robert worked for General Dynamics for 47 years where he was involved in the production of various aircraft for our military including the North American XB-70 Valkyrie, which was a nuclear-armed, deep-penetration strategic bomber for the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command.
Robert is survived by his Sister; Irene, Brother; Macario, Daughters; Roberta Cornelsen, Stella Hinkley, Sons; Matt Mendoza, Marcus Mendoza, 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren.
The family has invited the PGR to accompany this hero from the church to the cemetery. The PGR is honored to do so.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying this hero from the Church to the Cemetery. 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.
Time Table for Thursday, October 25, 2018:
1000 - Stage at Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941
https://goo.gl/maps/KUqvL4quatS2 (please arrive quietly as the service will be in progress) 1030 - Mission Briefing
1100 - Flag line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
(The family plans to hold a reception after the Church Service and we will not leave until 1200. If you can’t make it earlier, you can join us at 1100) 1200 - KSU for accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/GWx2TxjgiCr 1230 - Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1300 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
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.
