The family of John L. Tatangelo, age 70, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
SP4 Tatangelo served in the US Army from Aug of 1972 to Aug of 1974. While in the service, John earned the National Defense Service Medal and Parachutist Badge.
After his service, John became a truck driver (call sign “Wheels”) and retired from the LADWP after 35 years.
John, (aka “Dude”) to his fellow Elks brothers, enjoyed camping, boating and his morning coffees with his fellow “cronies”.
Our hero is survived by his: 3 daughters – Jillian, Jennifer, and Meliss; 5 brothers – Jim, Tom, Dan, Rob, and Joe; and 6 grandchildren.
Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested and all PGR members are welcome.
We will be accompanying the Hero and his family (Cremains) from the Marriott Hotel to the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, (approx. 9 miles).
Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the Elks Lodge, please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
Timetable for Sunday, March 26:1230 – Stage at Courtyard by Marriott Simi Valley – 191 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065 (
https://goo.gl/maps/LpiQEiB1xDneURbT9)
1240 - Mission Briefing
1245 - Flag line for transfer of our hero from the hotel to the family vehicle
1250 - KSU to accompany from the hotel to the Elks Lodge Simi Valley (approx. 9 miles) (
https://goo.gl/maps/7dtSqBQoea17Hjz6A)
1315 - Flag line for transfer of our hero from the family vehicle to the Elks Lodge and Military Honors.
R/C Dave Eng
SoCal Ride Captain
805-208-1206
Daveeng19@yahoo.com
