The family of Manuel Barella Jr. 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.
Manuel was born in Los Angeles on 29 January 1933 and entered Eternal Rest on 15 August 2021 in Murrieta.
Manuel was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1954 serving until 1956 and was trained as an Automatic Rifleman. His awards/citations included the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Occupation Medal (Germany). At the time of his honorable discharge as a PVT-2, Manuel was stationed at Fort Ord.
Manuel worked as a truck driver for over forty years.
Manuel’s favorite pastime was any kind of gambling and playing the horses
Manuel is survived by his daughters Annette and Martha, his sister, Margaret, and three grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
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 church 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.
Time Table for Friday 03 September 20211115 – Stage at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 820 N. Garfield Ave., Montebello
https://goo.gl/maps/5sPqyx3AfDKaoy5T81145 – Mission Briefing
1200 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1215 – KSU to Resurrection Cemetery, 966 Potrero Grande Dr., Rosemead
https://goo.gl/maps/2bm25KPS6CTdCFVq61230 – (approximately) Arrive cemetery for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Mike “Joker” Courtright
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
