The family of Fred Coca Jr. has asked the Patriot Guard to be with them as they say their final good-bye to their hero, and we are honored to be there.
Fred passed away just short of his 86th birthday, having spent more than 60 years with his loving wife, Margaret, and having faithfully served his country during the Korean War (1951-1954) with the United States Army.
Fred was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, the United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star. He attained the rank of Corporal as a Track Vehicle Mechanic.
As a civilian, the military was never far from his thoughts as he worked tirelessly for Veterans rights and causes, with both the VA as a counselor, and as a member and past President of the American G.I. Forum. He was much loved and respected in the community and has his name inscribed on the All Wars Memorial in Boyle Heights.
In addition, he was an avid outdoors-man, having grown up in and around Denver, Colorado. He loved hunting and fishing and passed that love to his children.
Fred is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Margaret; their children Debbie, Nora, and Rick; and his children Lisa Joy, Michael, and Jeana from a previous marriage as well as dozens of grand- and great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting it to facilitate your participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather to directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Friday, 15 September 2017:0930 – Stage at All Souls Catholic Church – 1500W, Main St., Alhambra, CA 91801 –
https://goo.gl/maps/jniSixvEJCC20945 – Mission Briefing
1000 – Flag Line for dignified transfer to the coach
1030 – Est, KSU for accompaniment to Resurrection Cemetery, 66 Potreo Grande Drive, Rosemead, CA 91770 -
https://goo.gl/maps/KLZhtMQU5BR21100 – Flag Line for services and Military Honors
R/C Steve Blumenfeldsteveb507alrpgr@gmail.com661-212-2284 cell
You do not need to be a Veteran or 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 your 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.
