PO2 Ernesto S. Vega, 70, USN(Ret), Vietnam, Long Beach/Riverside-26Dec17

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The family of Ernest S Vega have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral for their loved one, it would be our honor to do so.

Ernesto served his country for 20 years, [68-88]  obtaining a Honorable Discharge with the rank of PO2

After retiring from the Navy, Ernesto worked for the VA in Long Beach as a Shipping and Receiving personnel. He then worked as a Car Salesmen for various car dealership and then opened a used car dealership. He enjoyed going to parties and spending time with family. His PRIDE and JOY were babysitting his grandkids and travelling to the Philippines to visit family members. Ernesto was happily married to his first love and high school sweetheart Evangelina Mallari Vega for approximately 35 years.

Our hero is survived by his wife Evangelina, two sons Michael and Dennis also a daughter Angelica. Plus seven grandchildren and numerous loved ones.

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 funeral services 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 Tuesday, 26 DEC. 17:


0930 - Staging at All Souls Cemetery and Mortuary 4400 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807  https://goo.gl/maps/rBaY1JNAxyA2


0945 - Mission Briefing


1015 - Flag Line as Hero is moved from Chapel to Coach


1030 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside CA. 92518 [Approximately 62 miles] (Family staging area #2, PGR to North of staging area #8)  https://goo.gl/maps/CLWHEfasEsk


1200 - ETA at RNC


1300 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and full Military Honors


R/C: Rick “Moonman” Luna
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
USMC Vet ,
lunardad@msn.com
626 378 2304


Please remember our mission is to stand tall and silent and with Honor and Respect for our Hero.

I Ride for My fellow Marine Brother Vince Hernandez


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.