The family of Alfredo Martinez, age 74, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their Hero to his final resting place. It will be our honor to do so.
Alfredo served in the U.S. Army from October 26,1965 to March 09,1967, he served in the Vietnam War and was a helicopter mechanic. He was honorably discharged at the rank of E-4 and was awarded the following: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sharpshooter Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Aircraft Crewman Badge.
Alfredo worked for 27 years at California Finished Metals, was a business owner of Industrial Supplies and also worked part time for Avis/Budget Rent a Car just to be able to spend his days driving. Driving, road trips and traveling were his favorite things to do. His other hobbies were jazz, blues and oldies music, playing the guitar, bowling, keno and he even taught his daughter a lot about under the hood of a car as they rebuilt a engine together.
Alfredo is survived by his daughter; Valerie, stepdaughter; Gina, Ex-wife and best friend Jessie Martinez, sister; Berta, brothers; Pete, Ramon, Pete and 4 grandchildren.
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 church 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 Friday 08 November 2019:1315 - Stage at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 877 N. Campus Ave. Upland 91786
https://goo.gl/maps/ZLAGRTr5s1UU3D3T91345 - Mission briefing
1400 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from church to coach.
1415 - KSU to Bellevue Memorial Park,1240 W. G. St., Ontario, 91762
https://goo.gl/maps/bMTbTqDSRZKoU91u81430 - Flag Line and Full Military Honors at gravesite.
Dean Parker aka Deano aka GoferSo Cal PGR 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. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
