The family of Samuel Jorge Mendoza has invited the Patriot Guard to honor this hero, and it would be our privilege to do so.
Samuel was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Sam as his friends called him came to California and joined the U.S. Army on August 6, 1971 and stayed in until September 5, 1975. During Samuel’s 4 yrs. with the Army he was stationed in numerous places finally ending up in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He attained the rank of Sgt. and was attached to the 82nd Airborne Division.
Upon separation from the service he went to work at Northrup-Grumman as a mechanic technician and was responsible for supporting many satellite launches as a fuel crew member.
Samuel passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico. His family that was in Texas had services for him in El Paso, Texas. After the services the family will be heading out here to Calif. with Samuel for final honors, and to be buried in Riverside National Cemetery with a lot of his service brothers. Let's do our best to honor this hero from the 82nd Airborne....
Samuel is survived by his daughters, Lorraine, Natalie, and Rebekah, a brother Ruben, and sisters Arlene and Belinda Acuna and 7 Grandchildren
Pastor Joe Enriquez will be officiating this service who is also a cousin to Samuel. Point Man ministries for Veterans will be helping in paying military honors.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday 08 August 14:1230 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518 (stage at #8)
https://goo.gl/maps/1gnSR 1245 - Mission Briefing
1315 - KSU to assigned shelter
1330 – Flagline, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C : Mike "Joker" CourtrightSoCalPGR- Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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 post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?393426
