The family of Ralph Colon Jr. has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to honor this American Hero; it will be our honor to do so.
Ralph served in the U.S. Air Force from 1949 to 1952. Ralph was station in Japan for two years during the Korean War. He was an A & E mechanic and flew airplanes and helicopters. Ralph was honorably discharged as an Airman Second Class.
Ralph moved from New York to California in the early 1950’s and in the 1980’s settled in Lake Elsinore.
Ralph loved music, playing bongos and playing the slots at Pechanga.
Ralph is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Beatrice, six children Debra, Chris, Cindy, Elizabeth, Gary and Pamela. He also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Wednesday 15 June 2016:0945 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1000 – Mission Briefing
1030 – KSU to assigned shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.com
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 to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?419009Please 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
