The family of Ezequiel P. Cerecerez 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.
Zeke was born and raised in Los Angeles CA.
He enlisted in the US NAVY in 1971 and deployed to Vietnam in November 1971 onboard the USS George McKenzie. He returned to San Diego in August 1972. In February 1991, he was recalled for Desert Storm. He retired from the US Naval Reserve in June 2000 with E-7 Chief. In August 2014 he joined the California State Military Reserve and was appointed Officer Candidate.
Zeke retired as a Lieutenant from the Monrovia Police Department. He was an officer from 1985 - September 2014. He was also a TAC officer at Rio Hondo Police Academy from 2001 - 2011. Most recently, Zeke was an adjunct professor with Union Institute and University. His hobbies included spending time with his family, running, biking, reading, and hiking.
He is survived by his spouse, Eva, their sons Mark, David, and Jon, four grandchildren, and five siblings.
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 Monday 13 JUL 2015:
0800 - Stage at Stone Funeral Home - 355 E. 9th Street Upland, CA, 91786
http://tinyurl.com/qbouzso0830 - Mission Briefing
0900 - Flag Line for dignified transfer into Coach
0910 - KSU and accompany to St Peter and St Paul Parish, 9135 Banyan Street, Alta Loma, CA 91737
http://tinyurl.com/ooyf94k0945 - Flag Line as Hero is carried into Chapel
1115 - Flag Line for dignified transfer into Coach
1125 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/F5JEk1215 - Estimate arrival at Riverside National Cemetery (Family at staging area #3, PGR stage north of staging area #8)
1230 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line and Service with Full Military Honors
Note: there will be police escort to both locations.
RC: Vince Hernandez
USMC Vet
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
Calldanek@yahoo.com
(951) 236-3140
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.
Please post condolences at the national link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?405967
