The family of Army Veteran Jose Oscar Hernandez 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 proudly served with the US Army in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971 in the Calvary Division and attained the rank of SP4/E4. His efforts earned him the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, two Overseas Service Bars and an Expert Rifleman Badge with the venerable M-14. He went on to serve in the USA Reserve until Jan 1975.
Following his military service Jose worked for Southern California Gas Company until he retired in 2004. He was an avid gun collector and enjoyed hunting, camping and taking road trips in his RV.
Jose is survived by his wife Barbara, son Martin, brothers Rev. Carlos, Edward, Eugene, Benny, and Felix, sisters Angelina, Margaret, Dolores, Amelia, Julie, Rosa and Alberta.
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 Friday, 3 APR 2015:1200 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518, Family at staging area #4, PGR stage north of staging area #8.
http://tinyurl.com/29ssvk31215 - Mission Briefing
1245 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and service with Full Military Honors
R/C: Ken Holst
SoCal PGR Ride Captainca2whlcruzr@gmail.com562-972-7882
NOTE: 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. Please ride/drive safely.
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