The family of Mario Alberto Salomon, 78, and our friends at Risher Mortuary, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his Military Honors as he makes his final journey. We are privileged to honor their request.
Mario proudly served his country in the United States Army from 2/19/1969 - 5/10/1973. At the time of his separation from the Army, his rank was a Specialist 4 Technician. Mario was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, & 2 Overseas Service Bars.
After Mario's military service, he worked with his twin brother as a Supervisor for an Upholstery shop for over 5 years. In addition, Mario & Jose worked on many events to improve the lives of those who have served our country, which includes working with their Alumni members from Garfield High School, "G.H.S. Vietnam Era Monument Assoc." Mario was a Board Member since 2015. This Alumni group fundraised to have a Vietnam monument placed on the grounds of the high school in honor of those who served in that era and most recently they have included Iraq, Afghanistan, Korean War and WWII. If there was a fellow Veteran in need, the Saloman brothers were there to extend a hand.
Mario is survived by his loving wife Martha, their children, Marlene, Mario Jr., Brian and Aileen and 5 grandchildren. Mario also leaves behind his twin brother Jose Salomon.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to the cemetery, approximately 10 miles. Please see the timetable for staging directions if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIME TABLE FOR THURSDAY, 13 JULY 20231015 - Stage at Our Lady Of The Miraculous Medal Church, 840 N. Garfield Ave., Montebello, CA 90640
https://goo.gl/maps/hSwJozdhqpkDeFgH91045 - Mission briefing
1115 - Flagline as Hero is brought out to coach
1130 - KSU to Rose Hills Cemetery, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601
https://goo.gl/maps/6KTgfXEYJUtSXX5Y71155 - Approximate arrival at Rose Hills Cemetery
1200 - Flagline for graveside services and Military Honors
Tom Barry
California State Captain
Patriot Guard CASC@patriotguard.org
(714)206-1227
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 will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the Ride Captain (RC). 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. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
