The family of Rafael Marquez, 93, USN, WWII, VET have invited the Patriot Guard to honor their loved one at his final services. We are honored to attend. Mr. Marquez is the Father In Law of Mr. Bob Hicks, a PGR member.
Rafael Marquez, 93, a lifelong resident of Brawley, CA, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. He was born on Sunday, September 17, 1922 in Calexico, CA to Rafael and Margarita Marquez. Rafael is survived by his devoted wife, Lawrencia Marquez, three children, Sylvia (Bob) Hicks, Ralph (Lori) Marquez, and Elisa (Jeff) Benefield, one sister, Linda Walker, six grandchildren, Aaron Waterman, Kyle Waterman, Dominique Marquez, Benjamin Marquez, Enrique Escalera, and Michael Escalera, and eight great-grandchildren. Rafael was preceded in death by three sisters, Isabel, Ruth and Barbara, and one brother, Maxi. Rafael was a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served honorably during WWII. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Brawley, the American Legion, the American Citizens Club, and was a lifetime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. He was also a very active member of the Democratic Party. Rafael enjoyed motorcycling and having large family gatherings. He was a devoted family man and always had the needs of his family first in his mind. Rafael was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing him.
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 Tuesday 22 MAR 20160930 - Stage at Miller Jones Mortuary, 1501 W. Florida Ave, Hemet CA,
https://goo.gl/maps/2LAGALdhnJ920945 - Mission Briefing
1000 - Flag Line has Hero is brought out to awaiting coach,
1015 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery. 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/NuL5PyaQWS721100 - Estimate Arrival at Riverside National Cemetery.
1115 - KSU To assigned shelter for Services and Military Honors
R/C David (Bam-Bam) DeLeon
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
So Cal PGR Mission Ops
www.socalpgr.org/pgr
deleontow@msn.com
951-830-3524
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 initial 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 feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences for the family at the National link:
