Trinidad Maldonado, daughter of Richard Frank Maldonado, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the memorial service for her father and to honor this American hero. We would be honored to do so.
Richard Maldonado was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served his country with the Army in the 82nd Airborne Division.
In his civilian life Richard loved to sing oldies and he was an artistic painter.
Richard is survived by his wife, Manuelita Maldonado, a son, Richard Maldonado Jr., daughters, Manuelita Robison and Trinidad Maldonado, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grand children.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the chapel to the cemetery. 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 04 March 14:1030 - Stage at Family Funeral Chapel 128 N. Riverside Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
https://goo.gl/maps/6bPrv NOTE: Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress. 1045 - Mission Briefing
1100 - Flag line for dignified transfer to coach
1115 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Staging Area 8 )
https://goo.gl/maps/GcxBS1130 - Estimated arrival at RNC
1200 - Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Mike Young aka “Snipe”SoCalPGR Ride Captain
American Legion Riders Chapter 262
U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran (1967-1971)
951-206-0703
MYOUNG49@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.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?387430