IMPORTANT NOTE: WE ARE POSTING THIS VERY EARLY DUE TO ALL THE INQUIRES ABOUT THE SERVICES, PLEASE WATCH THE DAY/DATE SO YOU DON'T SHOW UP A WEEK EARLYThe family of Daniel "Lolo" Hernandez Sr. has requested his family of Patriot Guard Riders to pay Honors to this American Hero. It will be our Honor to do so.
Daniel was born on May 30, 1951, he fought a long bout with Cancer, God figured he had enough and called him home on Sept. 7, 2018.
From the time Daniel's feet hit the ground it seemed he was always wanting to help someone or do something for someone. While he was growing up that drive never changed. He graduated High School in June of 1969, at which time he joined the United States Navy Nov. 12,1969. While in the Navy Lolo did 3 tours of duty in Vietnam serving aboard the USS Midway (CVA - 41). Lolo attained the rank of FN (E-3) During Daniels time in the Navy he earned the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Campaign Medal w/2 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 1 device, Presidential Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Korean Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with 3 Bronze Stars.
After serving in the Navy, Lolo decided to join the US Army Air National Guard (USAANG). During his time in the National Guard Lolo became a MP (Military Police) with the 40th Infantry Division based out of Los Alamitos. Lolo attained the rank of Sgt. 1st Class before his Honorable Discharge from his time of service with the National Guard. One of the major assignments was "Operation Garden Plot" which was an executive order for Military to help stop riots in the city. His unit was called out during the Rodney King riots.
Daniel's friends always called him "Lolo" to which he became very accustomed. After Lolo stepped into civilian life he went to work with Albertsons where he spent the next 40 yrs both working and helping people. He always had a smile on his face and would go the extra mile to help anyone he could.
One of his favorite things to do was to play Santa Claus for the local elementary schools, family, and friends. For the past 22 years, Lolo and his elves would visit homes on Christmas Eve and present the families with gifts. He loved putting smiles on people’s faces.
Daniel was a local icon in the City of Rowland Heights, he helped coach or manage many teams from many organizations such as Puente Hills Little League, Rowland Heights AYSO, Rowland Heights Little League and Rowland Raiders Junior All American Football. He also umpired or refereed many of these games.
Lolo was always a help for Vietnam Vets no matter where they were, or where he had to go to help. Daniel was the first one there and last one out. He joined the Patriot Guard Riders in 2009 and was always a main stay to keeping everyone hydrated and making sure if anything needed to be done to make the mission a success he was there to pitch in.
Dani loved his USC football, and his Raiders and his Oakland A's. Dani enjoyed his life with all of his family and friends. Lolo loved being with all of the kids and Grandkids. Something that even his older boys still talk about today.
Daniel leaves behind his beautiful wife Ludi, and 3 strong sons, Michael, Nacho, Daniel Jr. as well as his Grandkids, (one on the way) and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Nephews
Lolo will truly be missed by those of us in the Patriot Guard Riders. We will never forget you, you were a great Patriot, a great Brother and a Great man. Fair winds and following seas Brother...
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran and PGR Brother. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place, approx 11 miles. 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.
NOTE: There will be a public viewing on Tues. Sept. 25th, from 5pm - 9pm at Funeraria Del Angel, 2333 W Merced Ave.,West Covina, CA 91790 We do not normally post info about the viewing but since the PGR is Dani's family and some of you may want to attend as friends and family, you are welcome to do so.
Time Table for Wednesday 26 Sept. 2018:1015 - Stage at Funeraria Del Angel, 2333 W Merced Ave.,West Covina, CA 91790
https://goo.gl/maps/6iNQJdXRjGn1030 - Mission Briefing
1100 - Flag Line as our Hero is brought out to awaiting Coach
1115 - KSU to Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2161 Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
https://goo.gl/maps/rFFbSURaA7G21145 - ETA at Queen of Heaven Cemetery
1200 - Flag Line as our Hero is brought to his final resting place, graveside service and Military Honors
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-335
"Standing for those who stood for us"
Co R/C Angel Guaderrama
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain909-229-1809
Co R/C Tom Barry
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain714-206-1227
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.
