The family of
Gonzalo Romero II has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Gonzalo Romero, 66, served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 02/22/1972 to 12/4/1973. He served with the 1st BN 4th Marine 3rd Marine Division FMF, Company D.
For his service Gonzalo was awarded the Sharp Shooter Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, the Honorable Discharge Pin, and the Good Conduct Medal. At the time of his honorable discharge he had attained the rank of Lance Corporal.
In his post military career Gonzalo was finance worker for 20+ Years. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, dancing, music and football. Gonzalo is survived by his wife, 4 children and 3 grandchildren.
The family has requested an accompaniment from the church service to Gonzalo’s final resting place, a distance of approximately 2 miles.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday, October 22, 2018:
0900 – Stage at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 153 E Brighton Ave., El Centro, CA 92242
https://goo.gl/maps/NXtDJ4dxAL82 0930 - Mission Briefing
0945 - (Est) Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
0955 - (Est) KSU for Evergreen Cemetery, 201 E, Gillett St., El Centro, CA 92243
https://goo.gl/maps/mtn1PpNzEL12 1000 - (Est) Arrival at Evergreen Cemetery
1010 - (Est) Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Jerry Mayer
AZ PGR Ride Captain
928-304-2551
jmayerjerry@aol.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.
