The family of Samuel Molina has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Samuel was born on October 2, 1949 and passed away on April 24, 2016.
Samuel honorably served his country in the U.S. Army as a driver during the Vietnam Era from 1969 to 1974. He was stationed in Korea during this time and was awarded numerous citations some of which included the Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal and Rifle Medal.
Like so many Vets, Samuel, didn’t talk much about his military service other than being stationed in Korea, being a driver and being trained as a Communication Lineman.
Samuel and Margaret were sweethearts in high school but lost touch when he was in Korea. They reunited after thirty-two years and were married the last fourteen years.
Although disabled Samuel was a member of VFW 184 in Casa Blanca and member of Honor Guard Team 40.
Samuel is survived by his wife Margaret and many family members.
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 church 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.
Time Table for Thursday 12 May 2016:
1030 – Stage at California Avenue Christian Fellowship, 8223 California Ave, Riverside, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/HRrpsTUohfT21100 – Mission Briefing
1130 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1145 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1230 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.com
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 post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?417350Please 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
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
