The family of Alexander Jesse Garcia, 81, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Alex enlisted in the Navy in 1958 at age 17 and began his service to America. Alex was dedicated and became part of his family legacy of military servitude (coming from a long line of military veterans). He later joined the Marine Corps and finally the National Coast Guard.
During his younger years, he enjoyed coaching Pop Warner football, loved fishing, and liked to share his life with his family.
Alex is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cynthia, and children, Sally, Alex, and Andrew, well as 17 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia,
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 Arlington Mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 12 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.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 16 DEC 20221200 – Stage at Arlington Mortuary, 9645 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/hpEXsQiTrMeNrZd261230 – Mission briefing.
1250 – Flag line as Hero is transferred to coach.
1300 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery (RNC), 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/57S7vWaUqnQc5xhL91330 – ETA at RNC and to assigned staging lane.
1400 – KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Lillian Riddell
SoCalPGR Mission Ops/Ride Captainlilygirl54@roadrunner.com
(909) 855-2623
Riding in memory of my husband, Randy G. Riddell, USN, TM2, E-5, Nov 68-Jul 78.
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance through the rain”
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.
