The family of Alfonso Ortiz-Ortiz 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
Alfonso was born in Puerto Rico on 16 July 1934 and entered into Eternal Rest on 20 November 2020
Alfonso was a PFC in the U.S. Army during Korea (1951-1952) and a Seaman in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam (1962-1966).
Alfonso was into baseball in his early years and almost made it to the pros as a pitcher and centerfielder. He was a great baseball player who played against people like Roberto Clemente when in Puerto Rico before going into the Army. He was scouted by the Giants but he had already committed to the Army. He also loved to play the horses.
Alfonso is survived by his children Lupe, Tony, Julian, and Alfonso. He also leaves behind seventeen grandchildren and many, many great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members 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.
If you cannot accompany this Hero please consider meeting us at the entrance of the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Wednesday 09 December 20201215 – Stage at Inland Memorial Harford Mortuary, 120 N. Buena Vista St., Hemet
https://goo.gl/maps/keg9y7Xdc8s8eAb891245 – Mission Briefing
1300 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1300 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1400 – KSU to the assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service, and Military Honors.
R/C Stephen “Opie" Zeeb
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
MSgt, USAF (Ret)
951-587-7560
xyzeeb@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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.
