The family of US Air Force Veteran, Guilherme Rosario Carvalho, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service and his sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
In 1985, Dr. Carvalho answered his calling to “give back to his country” and he joined the United States Air Force Reserves.
During Desert Storm, Dr. Carvalho was called up for active. He earned his wings and started flying with the 79th Refueling Squadron as a Flight Surgeon. In 2003, Carvalho was called up to serve during "Iraqi Freedom." Lt.Col.Carvalho was selected to support "Operation Deep Freeze" at McMurdo Station in Antarctica in 2004.
In the final years of his service, Lt. Col. Carvalho, M.D. cared for fellow flyers and crew members at the Clinic 452nd AMDS. He also managed to maintain his private practice in Hemet as he continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve for 22 years. Lt.Col. Carvalho discharged out of the Air Force in 2007.
Dr. Carvalho has been a role model and mentor to many young doctors, including his children. He has practiced next door to his eldest son Gerard for the last 13 years. They would often do cancer surgeries together. He also helped train his daughter Elana, a Physician's Assistant.
Dr. Carvalho is survived by his wife, Sharon; children: Gerard, Elana, John and Julian; grandchildren: Ayden, Zubin, Keiran and Tenzing; Oscar Martinez; Grace Carvalho; Chitra Carvalho; siblings: Annie, Dominic, Joseph and Simon Carvalho.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Thursday, 25 Feb. 2016: 1130 - Stage Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, Ca. 92518
(PGR # 8, Family # 2))
https://goo.gl/maps/jJHyZL 1145 - Mission Briefing
1200 - KSU to assigned Shelter
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us
" Patriot Guard Rider"
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 ride/drive safely.
Please post condolences at:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?414436 
