The family of Antonio “Tony” Martinez 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.
Tony was born on 12 December 1946 and entered Eternal Rest on 01 May 2019.
Tony served in the Army from 1966 to 1968 and his duty stations included Fort Carson, CO. Tony was honorably discharged as a Sergeant (E-5).
After the military, Tony continued to drive a diesel truck and had his own trucking company for fifty-three years, T.M.T. Industries Inc.
Tony is survived by his wife Evelyn and children Tammy, Tony Jr., Marina, and Joshua. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
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 church 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.
Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.
Time Table for Saturday 11 May 2019 1300 – Stage at Calvary Chapel Chino Valley, 12205 Pipeline Ave., Chino, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/Zx3x75FiRW1CYPf2A1330 – Mission Briefing
1345 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1345 – KSU to Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/fsDcxrxGDCs 1430 – Arrive assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Dean Parker aka Deano aka Gofer
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
909-732-7235
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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
