The family of Elias Juarez have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to pay Honors on their Hero's final journey home. It will be our honor to do so.
Elias was 90 years old at time of death. He was born July 20, 1927, and passed on February 11, 2018.
He was a member of the United States Army from September 27, 1946 to June 9, 1947, attaining the rank of private. He was a Rifleman with the 3rd Battalion 187th Infantry Regiment, known as the Iron Rakkasans, which was part of the 101st Airborne Division. He was part of the occupation force in Hokkaido, Japan. He received the M-1 Marksman Badge and Parachutist Badge.
He was a member of the International Union of Engineers for 41 years working as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
He loved deep sea and fresh water fishing, as well as hunting. He was also a carpenter and leather smith.
He is survived by his wife Angela, sons Elias Jr., Rudy, Francisco, and Adolph. Also 13 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. Elias and Angela were together for 74 years.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Thursday, 22 February 2018:1015 - Stage at Sacred Heart Church, 1215 S. Hamilton Blvd., Pomona, CA 91766
https://goo.gl/hkHgyR1030 - Briefing
1100 - KSU to Holy Cross Cemetery, 444 E. Lexington Ave., Pomona, CA 91766
https://goo.gl/5QNgBQR/C: Craig (HDCraig) Breskin
So Cal PGR Ride Captain818-448-3955
cbreskin@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.
