The family of Pedro “Pete” Edgar DeLaO, 93, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their hero to his final resting place and attend his military honors. It will be our privilege to do so.
Pete served in the United States Navy from 08 July 1949 and honorably discharged 07 April 1953. He was assigned to Attack Squadron 55 and served on the USS Midway for approximately three months. He was an Aviation Electronics Technician Class “A.” He received the Korean Service Medal w/2 engagement stars and the United Nations Service Medal.
After military life, Pete worked as a Teamsters truck driver for 25 years. He enjoyed tennis, golfing, hunting, camping, surfing, roller blading, and racket ball. He especially loved riding his Harley with family and friends.
Pete is survived by his wife, Marlene, and four children, Belinda, Lorraine, Tony, and Terry. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren and two sisters.
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 mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 17 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 TUESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 20241200: Stage Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Park and Mortuary, 11500 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA. Please arrive quietly as service will be in process.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EL8GckYYEzi98Aoa61215: Mission briefing.
1230: Flag line as hero is moved from the building to the coach.
1245: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmKbCEurS5yqHZB281315: ETA to RNC and move to assigned cortege.
1330: KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Lillian Riddell
SoCalPGR Mission Ops/Ride Captain
lilygirl54@roadrunner.com
(909) 855-2623"Standing For Those Who Stood For Us"
“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.
