The family of WWII Hero Victor John Subia has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the services of their loved one and honor this American Hero. We are honored to attend.
Victor had just married the love of his life, Eva, in 1941 and had one child when he was drafted into the US Army in 1943. After basic training they attached him to the 1st Calvary Division for shipment to New Guinea. Because he was fluent in Japanese, he obliged to spend 3 years in combat in New Guinea, Japan (Hiroshima - after the bomb), the Admiralty Islands, and the Philippines. Victor received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, along with other medals. At the time of discharge, Victor was a Tec 5.
Eva stood by Victor, and when he returned from the war in Dec 1945, they had two more sons and were married for 72 years. Victor is survived by his wife Evangeline "Eva", his 3 sons Victor Jr., Richard, and Mario, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those going directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time table for Monday 13 JAN 2014: 0915 - Stage at Whites Funeral Home, 404 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/mgtrp 0930 - Mission Briefing
1100 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/22rxj (Staging Area 2 for family, Staging Area 8 for PGR)
1200 - Est Arrival to RNC
1215 - KSU to Shelter for flag line, service, and military honors
RC Mike "Snipe" Young
Patriot Guard Ride Captain
myoung49@aol.com
951-206-0703 cell
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 remember to leave your condolences for the family at:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?385874
