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Author Topic: TSGT Michael E. Baca, 68, USAF (Ret), Vietnam/Desert Storm/Shield, 11 Jul RNC  (Read 865 times)

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The family of Michael E. Baca has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the honoring of Michael E. Baca. It will be our honor to do so.

Michael was born on May 17, 1950 and passed away on June 25, 2018.  He was 68 years old at the time of his death.

Michael joined the United States Air Force in August 1970 and served until retiring in September 1990. He was deployed to Desert Storm / Desert Shield. He received the AF commendation medal W/2, OLC, AF achievement medal, AF good conduct medal W5OLC, NCO PME RBN, National DEF SVC medal.
After he retired from the Air Force, Michael worked for the United States Postal Service for 18 before retiring. He also volunteered at DAV and was part of the Knights of Columbus.

Michael is survived by his wife Mary Ann Baca, daughter Jeanette, and sons Michael and Remidous.  He has 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

NOTE: Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress.

This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary predication in honoring this veteran.

Time Table for Wednesday 11 July, 2018:

1215 – Staging at San Salvador Catholic Church 169 W. L Street Colton, California https://goo.gl/maps/G5i2qHFGRYH2
1230 – Briefing
1245 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery north staging area 1 for family and Area 8 for (PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA https://goo.gl/maps/xeBijbRumFH2
1400 – KSU to assigned Shelter for flag Line, Service and Military Honors.

Dean Parker aka Gofer
Ride Captain Patriot Guard Riders
909-732-7235

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 attend in vehicles. If this your first mission, go to the staging area # 8 and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). 
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
Assistant State Captain, Southern California PGR