Per request of one of our own PGR members Louie Perez and the family of Antonio Lemos Lopez have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this Hero for his service to our Country. It will be our honor to do so.
Antonio L. Lopez was born at home in Los Angeles on 25 September 1946 and was raised by his grandmother on their farm. Antonio entered Eternal Rest at the age of 68 years old on 15 September 2015.
Antonio proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 to 1969 during the Vietnam War having served two tours of duty in country. Antonio was a convoy truck driver while in the military and when he was honorably discharged as a Corporal he became a convoy truck driver instructor for the Marine Corps.
Antonio enjoyed many hobbies, which included coin, stamp and football card collections. He enjoyed going to the shooting range and on an annual basis Antonio would go hunting in New Mexico.
Antonio is survived by his wife of forty years Viola and his three brothers Henry, Robert and Frank. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Thursday 01 October 2015:1130 – Stage at Forest Lawn-Covina Hills, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/JQQwdUkrrDJ21200 – Mission Briefing
1230– KSU to assigned gravesite after services for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Angel Guaderrama
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
guad45@yahoo.com
909-229-1809
“Thank a Soldier”
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 remember to share your condolences with the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?409111Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
