The family of Thomas Marques 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.
Thomas was born on 08 March 1949 and entered onto Eternal Rest on 02 February 2017.
Thomas enlisted in the U.S. Army on 03 September 1968 and was awarded a Purple Heart for service in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant on 13 April 1970.
Thomas loved his family but was a loner, keeping to himself for lengths of time.
Thomas is preceded in death by his wife and is survived by his son Frank and sister Angelica. He also leaves behind four grandchildren.
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 mortuary 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 Wednesday 22 February 2017 1000 – Stage at Arlington Mortuary, 9645 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/5m5NV1015 – Mission Briefing
1045 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1100 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #2 for family, for PGR-East Normandy Dr, just East of the circle on the North side of the street facing West) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1215 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Dean Parker aka Deano aka Gofer
SoCalPGR Ride Captain909-732-7235
dean1951@verizon.net
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 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. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring
