The family of Lorenzo Lizarraga has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend military honors of their loved one. It will be our honor to fulfill their request.
Lorenzo passed away at the age of 80 due to heart problems.
Lorenzo joined the Army on Jan. 16, 1962 & was honorably discharged Jan. 17, 1965, as a Spec.4. Lorenzo was 17 years old when he joined the Army. After boot camp, he was sent to Korea. 51st. Signal Battalion in Uijeiongbu (that’s a city close to the DMZ). It was his job to maintain crypto equipment and to send out intelligence. He would send out intelligence summaries to the pentagon at 10am & 4pm daily. He was to keep classified crypto equipment working & protect the code books.
After discharging from the army, he went to Jr. College and worked for his dad with livestock on his farm.
He then was hired by Pacific Telephone. After working his way up in the company, he was assigned to Mexico City as a sales director for 3 ½ years and then onto Saudi Arabia where he oversaw maintaining the telephone network for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Lorenzo & Marsha met while working at Pacific Telephone & married in 1974. Marsha joined him in all his work assignments & adventures.
His hobbies were motorcycling, hiking & playing golf. They owned a time share in Utah. They had a little home on the beach in San Felipe.
Lorenzo enjoyed spending time with his kids & grandkids, & great grandkids.
Lorenzo is survived by his wife Marsha of 47 years, his brother Ernie. They had 4 children, 14 grandkids & 6 great grandkids.
Lorenzo was a PGR Member for about 14 years total, a Ride Captain for 4 years & then Regional Ride Captain for 6 years. He has gone on more than 1000 PGR Missions.
Following the military honors at Miramar, the family is having a celebration of life for Lorenzo at Quest Church, 9590 Chocolate Summit, El Cajon 92021.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EjYkbg3qzKs6jCfF7 From 1:30 to 3:30. There will be food available. This is a different church from where we started. Directions to church: take 805 South to 52 East to 67 South to 8 East to Dunbar Lane. turn north under the freeway. Go to the 1st. right turn and go right, about 200 yards east. The church is on your left.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AHxwDpNTEzUVHE4w7 NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, all PGR members are welcome. We will be accompanying the family from Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Alpine to Miramar National Cemetery, approx. 32 miles. You’re welcome to meet us at the cemetery if you would like, if so, please see the timetable below.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY 04 OCT 20240930 - Stage at Queen of Angels Catholic Church 2569 W. Victoria Dr. Alpine, CA. 91901. Please arrive quietly as a service will be in progress.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yzgaWDRbCoE7jCgY8 0945 - Mission briefing.
1025 - Flag Line of Honor for transfer of urn to PGR trailer.
1030 - KSU to Miramar National Cemetery 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA. 92123.
http://goo.gl/maps/rAfUs 1130 - Arrive at Miramar National Cemetery.
1145 - Flag Line of Honor for transfer PGR trailer to Final Honors Coach.
1200 - Flag Line of Honor for full Military Honors.
R/C Ken Brassell
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride Captain(619) 333-9685
kenbrassell@gmail.com
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 is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire while driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the Flag Line of Honor or service. Please keep the radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
