The family of Salvador Vasquez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Salvador was born April 21, 1950 and passed on April 13, 2019. Salvador was 68 at the time of his passing.
Salvador served in the U.S. Army from 1968 thru 1974. He served his country during the Vietnam Era. His rank was Specialist 4 at the time of his exit from military service. Salvador was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 2 Overseas Bars, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter M-14 Medal and the Expert M-16 Medal. He was a proud Army Vietnam Veteran and wore his Vietnam Veteran hat proudly.
After serving in the military, Salvador worked at Northrop Grumman Aircraft for 20 years as a Structural Mechanic, trainer and expeditor. He loved to travel with his wife and friends on cruises and watching the History and Military channels. He was a big history buff.
He leaves behind his wife Cynthia of 46 Years, 2 daughters Suzanne Parrilla (David) and Melissa Haller (David), 4 grandchildren, his mother, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
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. This will be an accompany of approximately 20 miles.
Time Table for Thursday May 9, 2019: 1100 - Stage at Sacred Heart Church, 12704 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91739
https://goo.gl/maps/jektKQEubBzL91RCA 1130 - Mission Briefing
1145 - Flag Line to awaiting coach
1200 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside CA 92508
https://goo.gl/maps/AvKDcEfAtL65oVx3A 1255 - Est arrival at RNC (Family Staging area #2, PGR north of #8)
1315 - KSU to Assigned shelter for Flag Line Service and Military Honors
R/C Larry Medcraft aka “Blaze”
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
LMedcraf@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-897-6635
Dean Parker aka Deano aka Gofer
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
909-732-7235
dean1951@verizon.net
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 that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios and cell phones off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe all speed limits. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
