It is an honor the family of Gonzalo Lizarraga invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their loved ones funeral and military honors.
Gonzalo joined the Army 21 JUL 70 and proudly served two deployments in Vietnam as a Combat Infantryman. Gonzalo received the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and the National Defense Service Medal. Gonzalo was honorably discharged 20 JUL 72 at the rank of SPC4.
After his discharge, Gonzalo worked for United Parcel Service (UPS) for 35 years, retiring in 2009. He was a fanatical Raiders and Angel fan, enjoyed "oldies" and Mariachi music, and spending time with his family.
Gonzalo is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Ramona; son, Gonzalo, Jr; daughter, Monica; mother, Dolores; brother, Fabian and 4 Grandchildren.
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 Thursday, 10 APR 14: 1030 - Stage at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church, 1835 Larkvane Rd. Rowland Heights, CA 91748
https://goo.gl/maps/0a0PQPlease arrive quietly as the service will be in progress.1045 - Mission briefing
1100 - Flag line for dignified transfer to coach
1115 - KSU to Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2161 S. Fullerton Rd. Rowland Heights, CA. 91748
https://goo.gl/maps/ql8x3 1130 - Flag line and military honors.
Paul (PeaceKeeper) AndersonSoCal PGR Ride Captain
Downey, CA 310.717.3656
panderson15680@aol.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.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?388721
