The family of Richard Cross Sepulveda, age 85, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Richard Served in the United States Marine Corps from May 11, 1954 until April 3, 1958 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. During that time he received the National Defense Service Medal.
Richard was born and raised in Kansas and joined the Marine Corps shortly after High School, after serving in the Corps he settled in the San Diego area and went to work for the City of Oceanside in the utilities department, working in the sewers. He worked for them for 35 years, working his way up to Superintendent prior to retirement.
A die hard Marine, Richard's motto was "Semper Fi until I die" and he always wore his Marine hat proudly everywhere he went. He was a faithful member of the NRA and had quite a gun and knife collection. He loved being outdoors and was a great tennis player and runner. He also loved fishing and camping. He was a good man who stepped in to raise his grandson and take care of his grandson's mother when she became disabled.
Predeceased by his wife Margarita, survived by sons Manuel and Ricardo, daughter Anne Marie, his grandson Esaias, and 2 granddaughters.
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, approx 26 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.
Time Table for Thursday, March 17, 2022:0900 - Stage at Oceanside Mortuary, 602 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
https://goo.gl/maps/XzmyKzcwKMqdPJF780915 - Mission Briefing
0930 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer of Hero to Coach
0945 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/P3PZXk5oPPeU69Gj9 1030 - (Est) Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery
1100 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Stacey McCarthy “Lil Bit”
So Cal PGR Ride Captain(619) 277-5176
smoerschell@yahoo.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.
