The family of Gilbert M. Arellano, Jr., 67, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his journey to his final resting place. It will be our honor to do so.
Gilbert was born 06/20/54 on and entered into eternal rest on 07/11/21. He suffered from cirrhosis of the liver due to complications from hep C contracted in the Army that eventually took his life.
He served in the US Army from 1972 to 1974 was a sharp shooter. After he was honorably discharged, he worked as a supervisor for Wholesale Roofing Supply in San Bernardino until 2011. He was unable to continue to work due to treatments for his medical condition. He remained unable to work and was on medical permanent disability until his passing.
Gilbert was a social butterfly and was so loved around the neighborhood. He had a heart for children, the elderly, and widows. He was always helping out the neighbors where there was a need. He absolutely loved his family and granddaughters.
Gilbert is survived by his loving wife, Gloria, of 42 years. He is also survived by one son, Gilbert Arellano III; four granddaughters; three brothers, and one sister.
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 the church to the cemetery, approx 5 miles. 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: Please observe the latest COVID restrictions. Please have a face covering/mask should the need arise.TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 12 AUG1200 – Stage at Sandals Church Hunter Park, 150 Palmyrita Ave, Riverside, CA 92507. Service begins at 1100 hours and will be ongoing.
https://goo.gl/maps/LHPKLspTiC57zzMG81245 – Mission briefing.
1300 – KSU to Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary for graveside service, 3520 E. Washington St., Colton, CA 92324.
https://goo.gl/maps/c27vQd4B1kcYMmkU8 1330 – Graveside service with military honors.
Larry Medcraft, aka “Blaze”
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
LMedcraf@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-897-6635
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.
