The family of Steve Michael Trujillo (63) have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany him and his family as he makes his final journey. It is our honor to do so.
Steve was born 19 Jun 1956 in Compton, California. He spent most of his childhood in Norwalk, California. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1975 during the Vietnam War era and was discharged in 1980 as a Corporal. Steve was a cook and was awarded two Meritorius Mast’s in 1977 and in 1978. One of which was for the entire Marine Corp. Steve was a fighter and a proud Marine to the very end of life.
Steve worked at Bob’s Big Boy starting as a cook and became a manager. Steve met his wife Charlye at Big Boy and they were married for 36 years. Steve also was a semi truck driver. Steve loved the water, and anything related to it, fishing, boating and swimming. He also had a deep love for animals. His childhood dog Peaches would follow him to school and stay with him at school. He also loved his 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe and enjoyed going to car shows. Steve was always happy, friendly and loved people.
Steve is survived by his wife Charlye. His brother Sam Trujillo and his sister, Karen Salas. Two nephews and two nieces. Four great nephews and one great niece.
We honor Steve for his service to our country and to the Corps and ask that you honor his life by keeping his memory alive.
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 family home to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: WE MUST OBSERVE THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AT RNC, MASKS OR FACE COVERINGS ARE MANDATORY, 6 FT DISTANCE FROM EACH OTHER ARE MANDATORY.TIME TABLE FOR WEDNESDAY 15 JUL 2020:1200 - Stage in parking lot of Maxi Foods, 8616 California Ave., Riverside, CA. 92504. (Southeast corner of California and Monroe)
https://goo.gl/maps/Dj3maEK7NFt3UfmH81220 - Mission Briefing
1230 - KSU up to Hero's residence (About 1 Mile)
1245 - Flag line as our Hero is transferred from residence to private vehicle.
1300 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518 (14.3 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/Pvw2ca6aRjVNnNAC61400 - KSU to assigned shelter. PGR will continue on and depart cemetery grounds per Covid 19 RNC Guidelines
R/C CRAIG LANE AKA JIP-C, USMC
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAIN bigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
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.
