The family of Army Veteran Charles Alvarez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Charles served as a Private First Class in the army during WWII from 1942 to 1946. He was a True Patriot. Throughout his active life he was a truck driver, started his own trucking company, was in the restaurant business, and overall a very respected businessman He was an inspiration to all who knew him.
Charles , known by Charlie or Skeezix to some, is survived by his wife Jeanette, sons Charles Jr and Robert, daughters Diane and Cynthia, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He lived his life with pride and good “old school” values.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Wednesday, 18 MAR 2015:0930 - Stage at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601, at parking lot behind the mortuary. (
http://goo.gl/maps/w79jL)
0945 - Mission Briefing
1000 - Flag line for dignified transfer of our hero to coach
1015 - KSU to Sky Rose Chapel and flag line for dignified transfer to chapel for 1030 services
1115 – Flag line for dignified transfer from chapel to coach; and accompaniment to grave site for flag line and military honors.
Note: If you are unable to make the first part of the mission but can arrive for the accompaniment from the chapel to the grave site, please come directly to the Sky Rose Chapel. Arrive quietly as service will be going on.
R/C: Vern Grimshaw
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
vgrimshaw@aol.com
562-458-4421
“Lead with Respect; Serve with Compassion"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 will be your first mission go to the 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 Please ride/drive safely.
