The family of John Licon Bustamantez, age 66, of Victorville, CA has requested the Patriot Guard Riders in honoring their beloved father and grandfather on Friday, 6 May 2016, 1300 hrs at the Victor Valley Memorial Park in Victorville. We will be honored to so.
Our Hero was born 21 May 1949 and entered eternity on 24 April 2016 after a battle with diabetes and organ failure, possibly spurred on by Agent Orange.
John L. Bustamantez served with the 101st Airborne, US Army, from May 1969 to March 1972 with the rank of Pvt and was awarded the CIB badge. He was always proud to have been part of the famed "101st".
Mr.Bustamantez was a native of San Francisco but was raised in Orange County, Calif. He was athletic and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed long walks, playing handball/racquetball and fishing.
He was a self employed landscaper but a motorcycle crash many years ago, resulted in full disability and stopped many of his outdoor activities.
Our hero really enjoyed dinners with his family. He was a fan of western movies, and he always listened to music from the Vietnam era.
He was a life long patriot and used to take his grandson(s) to the cemetery on Memorial Days, teaching them patriotism and to not allow the American flag to touch the ground.
He was also a big fan of the Patriot Guard and at funerals with PGR presence would shake the hands of the members following the service. It was his dying wish that the PGR be asked to be part of his funeral according to his daughter Nicole.
Survivors include his daughter Nicole Bustamantez and son Gabe Bustamantez. Grandchildren include Elijah Landazuri, Andrew and Noah Bustamantez.
RIP hero.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran
TIME TABLE for Friday, 6 May, 2016: 1230 - Stage at Victor Valley Memorial Park 15609 11 St, Victorville, CA, 92395
https://goo.gl/maps/ttpbZVh8bF72 and briefing
1300 - Funeral Service with military honors
1400 - Burial
R/C Brian Zane
AKA Spyderman
So Cal PGR Ride Captain760-953-9915
brianzane@verizon.net
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.
Please post your condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?417098
