The family and friends of Jose Guerra Mireles, 103 years of age, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to help honor him for his service to our great Nation, we will be privileged to do so.
Jose Mireles enlisted in the US Army following his call to defend our country. He served in the US Army during WWII in both the Pacific and European campaigns and earned many awards of distinction including a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Private First Class, after having served from 1943 to 1946. He was always very proud of his military service and loved to share stories with other veterans. The PGR is very honored to be there for this member of our "Greatest Generation".
After the military, Jose worked as a sheet metal worker all his life until retirement.
This Hero lived to be the great age of 103 years old, and is survived by nieces and nephews and extended family members and many friends, he will be missed.
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 church 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 Monday, 14 AUG 17:
0945 - Stage at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 4018 E. Hammel St., Los Angeles, CA 90063
https://goo.gl/maps/mcrTxst3GeJ21000 - Mission briefing
1030 - Flag Line for Hero for dignified transfer to coach
1045 - KSU to Calvary Cemetery, 4201 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
https://goo.gl/maps/sFpkXoj3rJ221100 - Flag Line for Hero for graveside and Military Honors
R/C Rick "Moonman" Luna
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainLUNARDAD@msn.com
626-378-2304 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.
