The family of Louis R. Alaniz has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him for his military service. It is our honor to do so.
Louis proudly served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean War. He was a Corporal at the time of his discharge.
Louis was born September 20, 1932 and passed away December 28, 2020. After his discharge from the Army, Louis worked in the local orange groves, in a lemon exchange program, as a delivery driver for the Riverside Unified School District, a mechanic on food machinery/military equipment, then as a police car maintenance mechanic for the City of Corona for approximately 30 years. Louis enjoyed coin collecting, hand-held video games, anything that involved working with his hands to repair small intricate things, and loved speaking with people.
Louis is survived by his wife, Anna; sister, Ester; daughters, Irene, Cynthia, and LouAnn; 7 grandchildren; and 4 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, we will accompany the Hero from the church in Corona to Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
NOTE: Some Covid protocols are still in effect at Riverside National Cemetery. Bring a face covering/mask should the need arise.
PLEASE NOTE, WEATHER IS EXPECTED TO BE WARM. PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY AND HYDRATE.TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 09 JULY1045 – Stage at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 417 W. Grand Blvd, Corona, CA 92882
https://goo.gl/maps/KpZg4a1tFUd923FM6(Please arrive quietly as the service and mass will be in progress)
1115 – Mission briefing
1145 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/3YBuVGp3NeWYb7227(PGR staging: On E. Normandy near the first roundabout)
1230 – ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1255 – KSU to assigned Committal/Shelter
Brenda “Pebbles” Bixler
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
Bixler.brenda@yahoo.com
951-522-6847
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.
