The family of Guadalupe Macias Morales, 98, has invited the PGR to help honor his life and service to his country. We are privileged to do so.
Guadalupe served in the US Army from Aug '42 to Dec '45 in the South Pacific. During his service Mr Morales was awarded two Purple Hearts and is a Bronze Star recipiant.
After his honorable discharge at the rank of Staff Sgt, he worked in a copper mine in Arizona for a time and then moved to California. He became a chemical mixer and retired from that career after 42 years.
He has four kids, Maria, Rita, Lydia and Frank. After becoming a widower in 1977, he raised the kids as a single parent. He has 12 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 23 great grandkids.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Thursday, 07 Dec 2017:
12:30 - Stage at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum, 5835 W. Slauson Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Park on cross street below Chapel and Mausoleum(near northwest corner of property)https://goo.gl/maps/4uqJSjwvPjF2
12:45 - Mission Briefing. Note: We will take a moment to honor the heroes of Pearl Harbor.
13:15 - Est. Flag line for the dignified transfer of Hero from Chapel to awaiting coach
13:20 - Est. KSU to grave-site for Final Military Honors
Steve Blumenfeld
USAF Veteran, Staff Sgt. (E-5) 1970-1974
SoCal PGR R/C
661-212-2284
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
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.
