The family of Army Veteran Lucio Blanco has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Lucio served honorably from November 1944 to July 1946. He served in the hard fought Battle of the Bulge that was a turning point near the end of WWII, and participated in the liberation of concentration camps in the spring of 1945. He earned medals, including the American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. His rank at discharge was Private First Class.
In civilian life Lucio was employed by the La Puente School District for 23 years, culminating in being in charge of all of the district’s athletic fields. He enjoyed camping a Pismo Beach, deep sea fishing and landscaping.
Lucio was pre-deceased by his wife Mary and daughter Hope; and survived by daughters Kathleen, Jennie and Phyllis, nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran from the greatest generation . Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Saturday, 16 MAY 2015:1230 - Stage at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 2161 South Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748.
(http://goo.gl/maps/ql8x3)1245 - Mission Briefing
1315 - Estimated of arrival of procession and burial service with full military honors.
R/C: Vern Grimshaw
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
vgrimshaw@aol.com562-458-4421
“Lead with Respect; Serve with Compassion"
NOTE: 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 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 Please ride/drive safely.
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