Through the support of our friends at Risher Mortuary, the family of Navy Veteran Ruben Garcia 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.
Ruben Albert Garcia was born to Lupe and Jose Garcia on February 25, 1931 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2016 at his home in West Covina, California.
Mr. Garcia served with the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 in Patrol Squadron Six. He was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal and earned the rank of Aviation Structural Mechanic Petty Officer 3rd Class (AM3) at discharge.
Following military service, Ruben was employed as a Buyer in the food industry.
Ruben Garcia is survived by wife Isabelle, daughters Dianne and Barbara, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and is preceded in death by son Ruben Jr.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday, 8 FEB 2016:1115 - Stage Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, 820 N. Garfield Ave., Montebello, CA 90640 Please arrive quietly as Services will be in progress
https://goo.gl/fHmI2d 1130 - Mission Briefing
1200 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1215- KSU to Resurrection Cemetery, 966 N. Potrero Grande Dr., Montebello, CA 90640
https://goo.gl/9TKxDp1230 - Graveside Service and Military Honors
R/C: Ken Holst
SoCal PGR Ride Captainca2whlcruzr@gmail.com
562-972-7882
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” ~ Amelia Earhart
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 (car). Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences for the family at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?413829
