The PGR has been invited by the Family of George Anthony Otero, age 70, to honor their Hero for his military service, and accompany to his final resting place, it is our privilege to do so.
SSG George A. Otero, served 20 yrs in the US Army, from 1968 to 1972 and 1987 to 2003, he achieved the rank of Staff Sgt (E-6) before his retirement. Medals and awards //Army Achievement Medal // National Defense Medal Service Medal // NCO Professional Development Ribbon // Army Service Ribbon // Good conduct medal // Overseas Service Ribbon.
George was born in Puerto Rico to his parents Miguel and Heriberta Otero August 8, 1950. He was born into a military family that traveled all over the world. His open-minded outlook on life was attributed to his exposure to a variety of cultures.
George met the love of his life Haydee in Panama at Cristobal Canal Zone. After graduation from high school, he served in the military. When his first tour in the Army was complete, he married Haydee and began their new life voyage in Los Angeles, California, where they welcomed their three children Elizabeth, Susan, and George Jr., to their first home in Sun Valley, CA. George and Haydee relocated their family to Quito, Ecuador, in the early '80s. In 1984 George and Haydee moved their family back to Sun Valley, CA. George returned to the Army soon after.
George Anthony Otero Sr. passed away on December 26, 2020, in Palmdale, California. He was a beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather. George is survived by his loving and devoted wife Haydee Otero, children Mary Elizabeth Otero, Susan Iris Rainer, George Anthony Otero Jr., and grandchildren Sarah Docherty, Amanda Docherty, Sean Docherty, George Otero, and Jocelyn Otero. He cherished each one.
Please bring your Flag and water none will be provided.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the funeral home to the cemetery. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS, MASKS/FACE COVERINGS MUST BE WORN AND 6 FT DISTANCING REQUIRED AT ALL TIMESTime Table for Tuesday, 12 JAN 2021:1015 - Stage at Family Memorial Home, 1008 West Avenue J-10, Lancaster, Ca. 93634
https://goo.gl/maps/RQi479RAdhVfpqaV61030 - Mission briefing
1040 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero From Funeral Home to Coach
1045 - Accompany Hero and Family to Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, 43121 70th St. West, Lancaster, Ca. 93536
https://goo.gl/maps/i2qDbyPhyeF2ByzB81100 - Flag line with full Military Honors
R/C David Corbin
SoCal PGR Ride Captainbikbltharleyman@yahoo.com
661-965-1719
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members 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.
