Through the support of our friends at Risher Mortuary, the family of US Army Veteran Jose Romero 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.
Jose Romero proudly served in the US Army from 1996 to 1999 in active duty and in the National Guard from 1999 to 2003. He was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas in the Service Battery 1/82 Field Artillery 1st Calvary Division. Assigned as a 77F Petroleum Supply Specialist, Jose performed his duties in Kuwait, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. He was honorably discharged and earned the rank of Specialist (SPC).
Most recently Jose worked as a Supervisor for a disposal company.
Jose Romero is survived by daughter Ashlee, mother Sofia, father Jose, sisters Sofia and Christina, 3 nephews and a niece.
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 funeral home 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.
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 Wednesday, 21 SEP 2016:0900 - Stage Risher Mortuary, 1316 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640
https://goo.gl/ax536F0915 - Mission Briefing
0930 - Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to awaiting vehicle
1000 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/Vw9XG3 (approximately 57 miles)
1100 - Estimated arrival at RNC (Family at Staging area #2, PGR Staging area #8)
1115 - KSU to Assigned Committal for Interment Service and Military Honors
R/C: Ken HolstSoCal PGR Ride Captain
ca2whlcruzr@gmail.com
562-972-7882
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” ~ Amelia Earhart
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 (car). Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?422739
