The family of Angelo John Azzolina Sr, age 97, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Angelo proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served from 1942 to 1944 all Stateside assigned to the POW camps for Italian & German prisoners in Hereford, Texas as an interpreter, and then transferred to California on Barage Balloon crews to install balloons along the coast of California to defend against possible Japanese air strikes. Angelo excelled in every job he was assigned and loved serving his country. Angelo was honorably discharged as a Corporal - Tech 5.
After his service, he settled down to have a family. He was a loving family man and loved to travel in his RV and liked to go on camping trips. He was a 50 year member of the American Legion.
He will deeply missed by all who knew him.
Angelo is survived by his wife Sylvia, Sons Tom, Andrew and Tim, Daughter Debra, 2 step children, and 7 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 mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
IMPORTANT!! 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 Thursday 23 AUG 18: 1000 - Stage at Emmerson Bartlett Memorial Chapel, 35208 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
https://goo.gl/maps/XG8g5pa1vhr1030 - Mission Briefing
1100 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1115 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1215 - KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain951-634-4112
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 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.
