The family of Nelson Morales has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one. It will be our privilege to fulfill their request.
Nelson served in the United States Army from 04/03/44 to 08/27/1946. Our hero was born and raised in Puerto Rico and enlisted in the United States Army to be able to come to the mainland US and become a voting citizen. He was in training for the invasion of Japan when the bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The war ended six days later with the surrender of Japan. Our hero earned the American Theater Service Medal and WWII Victory medal. At the time of his honorable discharge Nelson was a Private First Class.
Following his proud service to America our hero was employed as an AC/HVAC specialist at La Sierra University. He retired from there after 25 years. He enjoyed woodworking and was the neighborhood fix-it guy. He was also an Amateur Radio Operator (“Ham”). Nelson passed one month prior to his 99th birthday due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Nelson was preceded by his wife of 69 years, Elisa Morales ten years ago. She was the love of his life and he will be joining her at Riverside National Cemetery. He was survived by their daughters, Virginia Minder and Carol Morales, son- in-law Wallace Minder, and Nelson’s 100 year old sister, Livia Quintero. He will be missed by his two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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 Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR Tuesday, 15 OCT 20241030 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA. (Lemay Blvd near the restrooms on the right).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAoAQTYkLzPAM6nn71045 - Mission briefing.
1100 - Await arrival of hero in family car and KSU to assigned cortège
1130- KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
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R/C Steve “Capt Chaos” Blumenfeld
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainSSGT USAF 1970-1974
steveb.pgrcc@gmail.com
661-212-2284
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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
