Mario R. Hernandez, 89, USA, Victorville/Barstow, 5 May 0745

[John Gretzinger]

The family of Mario R. Hernandez, age 89 have invited the Patriot Guard to honor him.  It is our honor to do so.

Mario was drafted into the U. S. Army while working for the Santa Fe Railroad.  He honorably served from 11 Oct 56 to 10 Oct 58.  He then served additional years in the Army Reserve.  He earned the rank of Sp4. He was fortunate in serving his enlistment within the United States, mostly at Fort Bliss.

Mario returned to work at the Santa Railroad as a machinist for a total of 45 years.  He enjoyed spending time with friends and family sitting in his garage.  He also enjoyed sitting in the sun and watching the birds.  He enjoyed listening to Mariachi music and watching trains. He also was a member of the Eagles.

Mario comes from a large family of seven brothers and six sisters.  He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.  He was married for 67 years to the love of his life, Jessie.  He is survived by his sons Mario Jr. and Patricio and his daughter Debra, along with seven Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the mortuary to the church and then to his final resting place.  Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the church.

TIMETABLE FOR FRI 5 MAY 2023:

0745-Stage at Victor Valley Mortuary 15609 Eleventh St. Victorville, CA. 92395. https://goo.gl/maps/XFjN6p8pVvzLoJvVA?coh=178571&entry=tt

0800-Mission Briefing

0810-Flag Line for dignified transfer to coach.

0815-KSU to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 505 E. Mountain View rd. Barstow, CA. 92311  https://goo.gl/maps/ycP2pP4XMJCGzehaA?coh=178571&entry=tt

0900-ETA to St. Joseph’s Church.

0905-Flag Line as hero is transferred from coach to church for Rosary at 1030 with services to begin at 11.   Military Honors are to be conducted after mass. 

1200-Flag Line as Hero is transferred to coach for return to Victor Valley Mortuary.  https://goo.gl/maps/t9VcYJ2tgtcm6gvu8?coh=178571&entry=tt

1205-KSU to Victor Valley Mortuary

1245-ETA Victor Valley Mortuary for Flag Line as Hero is transferred inside.

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