The family of Manuel Torres has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the serves of their Hero and we will be honored to do so.
Manuel Torres, 89, served in WWII in the US Navy from February 26, 1946 until his honorable discharge on December 8, 1947 at the rank of Seaman 1st Class. He witnessed the bombing of Bikini Atoll, and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal among others.
After the military Manuel enrolled in trade school and became a draftsman, in 1949 he went to work for ACME Electric Welder eventually becoming the company's Chief Engineer and retired in 1981. He continued to work as a consultant in that business until 1998.
Manuel enjoyed gardening and teaching his children and grandchildren and serving them food from his garden. He also loved tending his rose bushes and bringing beautiful bouquets into the house for his wife Vera.
Manuel was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 yrs, Vera, he is survived by 2 sons, Richard and Andrew, 1 daughter Lorraine, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and his sister Rose.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday, 31 MAR 17:1200 - Stage Rose Hills Memorial Park, Hillside Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601 (Gate 17)
https://goo.gl/maps/HgtwP73SGHq1230 - Mission briefing
1245 - Flag Line as family arrives
1300 - Service
1400 - Est Flag Line as Hero is transferred to coach
1415 - Flag Line at graveside
R/C Weldon "LRK" German
SoCal PGR Ride Captainpgrvalleyguy@aol.com
678-467-6870
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.
