The family of Freddie V. Martinez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the services of their Hero, it would be our honor to do so.
Freddie Martinez was a combat Veteran who served in the US Army in Vietnam from 1967 through 1968. His father and his son, James are also combat veterans.
After his discharge from the military, the military was always a big presence in his life. He was one of the founding members of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in San Bernardino back in the 70s, and a lifetime member. He also worked with charities over the years raising money to help other Veterans with job placement.
In his civilian life, Freddie worked as a Correctional Officer with the Department of Corrections for 17 years and then he and his wife owned and operated a bail bond business for 15 years.
Freddie loved to play golf and put together charity golf tournaments and did this right up until he became ill.
Freddie is survived by his loving wife Phyllis, his son James, and was preceded in death 2 yrs ago by his oldest son David, he is also survived by 2 grandchildren.
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 funeral home services 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 Thursday, 23 MAR 17:11:00 Gather at Preciado Funeral Home, 923 W. Mill St, San Bernardino, Ca. 92410, Please arrive quietly, the services will be on going.
https://goo.gl/maps/J7VmhZEohJF211:20 Mission briefing
11:50 KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Bl., Riverside, Ca. 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/4yALDkrDomo 12:30 ETA arrival at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging area to be assigned, PGR go to Narmandy Dr., Just east of the circle.
12:45 KSU to assigned shelter and flagline for our hero, service and military honors.
R/C Angel Guaderrama
SoCal PGR - Ride Captainguad45@yahoo.com
909-229-1809
"Thank a Soldier"
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.
