The family of Angel N. Gasca has invited us to attend the interment of their hero and we are honored to do so.
Angel Gasca was a member of the United States Marine Corps and attained the rank of Sergeant during his service from 1948 until 1952. He served in Korea where he received the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal with 2 stars, the National Defense Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and Combat Action Ribbon.
Angel worked as pool plasterer and mason for many years and also worked in a Nursery.
Angel is survived by his wife, Ramona, daughter Justine and sons Angel Jr., and Robert.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Tuesday, 24 December 2013:
1300 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area 7 for PGR, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1315 – Mission Briefing
1330 - KSU to assigned shelter.
1345 – Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C: Glenn “Stormy” Blackway
grblack@verizon.net714-309-1556
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 share your condolences with the family at this link
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?384623Please 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.
