The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested by the Acosta family to participate at the service where Final Military Honors for Louie Acosta will be rendered.
We are proud and honored to join our hero's family and friends for this event.
Louie entered the U.S. Army February 27, 1968. He served his country for six years, mostly as a soldier in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in February of 1974. At that time he was a SP4. For his distinguished service he was awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60- device, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, a Purple Heart with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, and a Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Cluster.
Following our hero’s service to our country he worked in construction. Louie was an avid NASCAR fan, loved football and baseball. He enjoyed playing the Lotto, the outdoors and collected Army memorabilia as well as garden gnomes.
Sadly, Louie passed away a year ago after several years battling prostate cancer attributed to the effects of Agent Orange. He was cremated and did not receive Military Honors at that time.
He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Acosta, and his step children, Darryl Moore and Misty Gamble. Additionally Louie is survived by six siblings, Henry Acosta, Ernest Acosta, Rebecca Murdoch, Steve Acosta, Daniel Acosta, and Teresa Acosta as well as four grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to VFW where a memorial will be held - approx 12 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the VFW, we will meet you there. Please arrive at the VFW Not Later Than 1430hrs.
NOTE: 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 Tuesday, 30 July 20191330 - Stage at The Village Church, 24802 Alderbrook Drive, Newhall, CA 91321 -
https://goo.gl/maps/HbStgwAGrQV1g6yPA1345 - Mission Briefing
1400 - Military Honors and PGR presentation in Sanctuary.
1415 - Flag line for transfer of our Hero to family vehicle.
1430 - KSU to VFW Post 6885 (12mi.), 16208 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country, CA 91351 -
https://goo.gl/maps/KP5HqongUjS95pGB9R/C Steve Blumenfeld
aka “Captain Chaos”steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com661-212-2284
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.
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