The family of Raul Agundez Martinez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his military service and his service in the community in Law Enforcement. It will be our privilege to do so.
Raul served in the Army from March of 1970 to August of 1971 and did a one-year tour in Vietnam. Raul received a National Defense service medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sharp Shooter (M-16). He had achieved the rank of SP4 at the time of discharge.
After being honorably discharged from the Army, Raul went on to serve 30 years as a California Highway Patrolman. After his 30 years he retired. Raul was a sports lover, a baseball player and a boxer. He was famously popular for his self-taught cooking skills. He loved to travel, bet on sports and tell jokes. Raul was definitely known for his love of spending time with his family.
Raul Martinez is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Maria Martinez. They were sweethearts from middle school. Raul had two brothers Fernando and Rodolfo. Raul & Maria had four children, Raul, Claudia, David and Victoria. Raul also had 9 grandchildren.
Raul was in fairly good health until he contracted COVID. His battle was brief and he ultimately passed from this awful virus a month ago.
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 mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday October 26th, 2020:0815 - Stage at Aztlan Mortuary, 7856 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91941
https://goo.gl/maps/fHj64hDpocpKoeEd90830 - Mission Briefing
0845 - Flag Line for Dignified transfer of Hero to coach
0900 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/PWvSL72eArG20930 - Arrival at MNC
1000 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy
“Lil Bit”
SoCal PGR Ride Captainsmoerschell@yahoo.com
619 277-5176
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.
