The family of Ponciano Venzon 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.
Ponciano Galman Venson, 86, served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1980. His second tour was spent being deployed twice to Vietnam onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). He retired after 20 years of service and earned several awards including the two Combat Action Ribbons and the Navy Achievement Medal.
After his service, Ponciano went back home to the Philippines for five years where he enjoyed being retired at the young age of 43. He soon became very busy by joining Freemasonry, Co-founding Saranay Producers Association for farmers, and Volunteering as an adviser for local public office. Always staying busy Ponciano decided to come back to the United States. He worked at several jobs, first at a 7-Eleven for two years, and then 10 years at Balboa Naval Hospital in the maintenance department. Ponciano loved to bowl and won numerous trophies in amateur leagues. Ponciano also enjoyed going to the casinos and playing slot machines.
He is survived by his wife, Filipina, daughter Carolyn, son Hamil, and 5 grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the chapel service to his final resting place approx. 20 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Timetable for Friday March 22nd, 2024.0930 - Stage at Glen Abbey Chapel of The Roses, Glen Abbey Mortuary’s Chapel of Roses 3838 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA. 91902
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1GKj2JCxvNNtHhVo6 0945 – Mission Briefing
1000 - Flag Line of Honor for Hero’s transfer to coach
1015 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery
https://goo.gl/maps/fa9gRB7he1HDNtcp9 1045 - Arrival at Miramar
1115 - Flag Line of Honor and Funeral Service with full Military Honors
R/C Paul McCarthy “RoundTrip”SoCal Patriot Guard Riders (619)838-9123
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this is 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.
