The family of Jose Torres Jr. has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Jose Joined the United States Army January 15, 1949, and was honorably discharged Jun 13, 1952. During his time, he went to fight in Korea with the 2nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. During his time, Jose received the Korean Service Medal and the Korean Pres Unit Citation. Jose’s Major General wrote him a letter about his efforts and the accomplishments of his infantry. On February 12th to the 14th in 1953, Jose was part of the defense of Wonju in the bitter cold where they smashed the attacks of 12 Chinese Divisions, over some of the toughest terrain in the world. They fought in temperatures of -30!
Jose was a mechanic after his time in the military and married Paula. They had 3 daughters together. Paula passed in 2010. Jose had a brother that also served in the Army. Jose and his wife went on to have 8 grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this mission will be a Flag Line of Honor at Glen Abby.
Timetable for Monday March 17, 202511:30am – Stage at Glen Abby Memorial Park 3838 Bonita Road Bonita, CA 91902
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hNsUNRvbTzohjCTY7 11:45am – Mission Briefing
12:00pm – Move to ceremony site
12:30pm – Flag Line of Honor, Funeral service with Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
SoCal PGR Regional Captain(619) 277-5176
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire while driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent 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. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
