UPDATE!!! PLEASE SEE TIMETABLE BELOWThe family of BSMN Joe Ortega, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present when their Hero is honored at his funeral. We will be honored to do so.
BSMN Ortega served in the United States Navy during Korea (50-54), assigned to the USS Polluck AKS-4, in which he received the National Defense Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, Japanese Occupation Medal, and China Service Medal and honorably discharged.
During Joe’s work career, he was a small business owner, a school teacher, and a landlord. He was known for his story telling and traveling the world. He spent his off time working on the family tree, learning and speaking Spanish, drinking wine, and enjoyed mostly just sitting around poolside or at the ocean.
BSMN Ortega was never married and had no children but he left behind numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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 from Ayres Hotel & Spa in Moreno Valley 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.
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions apply; masks/face coverings required; 6-foot social distancing required.UPDATED TIMETABLE FOR WEDNESDAY, 31 MARCH 20211000 – Stage at Ayres Hotel & Spa, 12631 Memorial Way, Moreno Valley, CA 92553.
https://goo.gl/maps/PvYB95ZxHUf1WjMt61015 – Mission briefing
1020 – KSU for accompaniment to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92504, staging area #9.
https://goo.gl/maps/DBvHURvHviSnsnBD61040 – Arrival at Riverside National Cemetery
1100 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Military Honors, and services
Stephen Zeeb, AKA "Opie"
MSgt., USAF (Ret)
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
xyzeeb@gmail.com
951-587-7560
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
