The family of Raymond R. Porras has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his final military honors. It will be our honor and privilege to do so.
Raymond was born July 8, 1933. He and his family moved to Oxnard, CA four years later. He lived in the area up until his passing on December 4, 2019.
Raymond enlisted in the United States Army, did his basic training at Fort Ord and was deployed to Korea in 1953 and was assigned to the 7th Infantry Division, 31st Regiment. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his actions during an attack in which he suffered injuries from a hand grenade explosion. He would spend four months in Japan recuperating from his injuries before being discharged.
Raymond would go on to marry the love of his life, settle in Oxnard and raise a family. He became a professional boxer with a 15-3 record and later became a bus driver for the Oxnard Union High School District.
Raymond and his wife loved to dance, was a faithful member of Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending Veterans funerals in his dress uniform.
Raymond is survived by his wife, and a large extended family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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 the hero and his 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 go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Friday, 20 DEC 19 1030 – Stage at Mary Star of the Sea Church, 463 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard, CA 93033
https://goo.gl/maps/oHrmAYecpuCtQk91A 1045 – Mission briefing
1100 – Flag line as Hero is moved from church to awaiting coach
1115 – KSU for accompaniment of 13 miles to Santa Clara Cemetery, 2370 N. H Street, Oxnard, CA 93036
https://goo.gl/maps/iF9fHutL4E75ULjZ7 1145 – Flag line as Hero is moved from coach to final resting site
1200 – Attend final Military Honors
R/C Mike AbrahamSoCalPGR Ride Captain
pgrcbmike@hotmail.com
818-645-9698
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 remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
