The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend funeral services and military honors by the family of Jose "Pepe" Davila, Jr, a Vietnam Veteran, US Army. It will be our honor to do so.
Jose served in the US Army from Jan 1966 - Jan 1972. He served two years in Vietnam. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged at the rank of SP4. His service to our country ultimately cost him his life as he recently passed away from Agent Orange related cancer. His death is officially service related.
“Pepe,” as he was known by family and friends, worked at Northop as a parts expeditor for many years right out of the service.
Pepe loved billiards and was very good. He used to win many pool challenges in his day.
In 1985, he left his job and sold his house in Long Beach to assist his mother in taking care of his father in 1985. In 1987, his father passed away. He then took care of his mother for many years until she passed away in 2014 at the age of 93 years old. He was a man of great faith and determination.
Pepe is survived by his brother Carlos Davila and sister Vita Campos. He was preceded in death by his sister, Maria Elena Campos. He never married and had no children. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and lived with his niece, Michelle, who cared for him until his passing.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at the cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
Current weather forecast is sunny, 68 degrees, with a 10% chance of rain. Please dress accordingly
TIMETABLE FOR SATURAY, 01 APRIL 20231100 - Gather at All Souls Cemetery, 4400 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA. Please arrive quietly, as viewing begins at 0900, with mass at 1100.
https://goo.gl/maps/QHGU6srhcdJRTDJs71115 - Mission briefing.
1130 - Stand by for completion of mass and dignified transfer from chapel to burial site.
1200 - Military Honors and committal at burial site, with reception to follow. PGR dismissed immediately following military honors
Rottndog AKA Lester Forsythe
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
Veteran, MM2/SS (Submarines), USN714-743-3574
pgrrottndog@gmail.com
“Freedom IS NOT FREE....Let us never forget those that have paid its' highest price.”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.
